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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 did Ted learn was the only real common factor between the men living at the house in the orchard?
(a) They wanted to learn English
(b) They came from the same region
(c) Their parents were all related
(d) They spoke a common language

2. What factors did Ted say made picking fruit in Florida more difficult than in Arizona?
(a) The ladders were heavier
(b) The hours were longer
(c) All the above
(d) The pay was less

3. 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

4. What was Juanito afraid of?
(a) Cars
(b) People
(c) Pigs
(d) Dogs

5. Why did Ted say the illegal immigrants liked to work in orchards?
(a) Because they could eat all the fruit they wanted
(b) Because it was more difficult to be seen, therefore more difficult to be caught
(c) Because they didn't like to work in factories
(d) Because the money was better

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Carlos's uncle Candido arrive in America?

2. Where was Darla Derringer dancing?

3. Who did Ted first ask for permission to accompany the group in the crossing?

4. What kind of abandoned mine did Ted pass on the way to Ahuacatlan?

5. Who was the cook at the home where the group was staying in L.A. when they first arrived?

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