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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Deep into the Orchard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Alonso's answer when Ted asked what he would do if he couldn't find work?
(a) He said something always turns up
(b) He said he'll appeal to the government
(c) He said he'll return to Mexico
(d) He said he'll live off relatives

2. Why did many of the men refer to Lupe Sanchez as "Don Lupe?"
(a) Don was a term of endearment
(b) Don was a term of respect
(c) Don meant that he was a union worker
(d) Don was really his first name

3. How did Ted reach the man Alonso hoped would hire him to work?
(a) By telegraph
(b) A cell phone
(c) By email
(d) A pay phone

4. What did Ted say was responsible for the existence of citrus groves in the arid region around Phoenix?
(a) Ingenious engineering.
(b) Sandy soil
(c) The tenacity of the retirees
(d) The illegal immigrants

5. How far were the men carrying water because of the broken pump at the house in the orchard?
(a) A mile and a half
(b) A half mile
(c) A couple of blocks
(d) A mile

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Ted meet Alonso?

2. How old was Alonso when he first left Mexico for America?

3. What did Ted find under the seat cover in Lupe Sanchez's truck?

4. Where was Darla Derringer dancing?

5. What did Alonso say was the best thing about America?

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