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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Land of Avocados.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the "glorified school bus" on which Ted traveled to Ahuacatlan?
(a) The Red Rover
(b) The Yellow Submarine
(c) The Blue Bayou
(d) The White Arrow

2. Where did Emilio's parents live?
(a) San Juan
(b) Mexico City
(c) Florida
(d) His parents weren't living

3. What was the name of Martin's wife?
(a) Lorinda
(b) Monique
(c) Lupita
(d) Marguarita

4. What time did Ted and Alonso board the bus?
(a) 9:30 p.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 9:30 a.m.
(d) 10 a.m.

5. What surrounded the work camp at the Smith farm?
(a) A park
(b) Expansive lawns
(c) Chain link fence topped with barbed wire
(d) Trees

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the men when Ted works up the courage to ask if he can accompany them across the border?

3. What did Ted say was responsible for the existence of citrus groves in the arid region around Phoenix?

4. What nationality was the cab driver?

5. How did Ted expect to be taken across the river?

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