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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. Why was Cucho driving eighty-three miles per hour?
(a) He wanted to get the trip over with
(b) He thought the highway sign was the speed limit
(c) He needed to go to the bathroom
(d) He was trying to outrun police
2. How did the men tell Ted they planned to get to Las Angeles?
(a) By plan
(b) By van
(c) By hitchhiking
(d) By Greyhound
3. How much was the "fine" Alonso and Ted paidto the police who question them?
(a) 500 pesos
(b) 1,500 dollars
(c) Nothing
(d) 1,500 pesos
4. What was the name of the "glorified school bus" on which Ted traveled to Ahuacatlan?
(a) The Blue Bayou
(b) The White Arrow
(c) The Yellow Submarine
(d) The Red Rover
5. What reason did the members of the traveling party give for using that route?
(a) There were plenty of rest stops along the way
(b) It was the shortest distance to Florida
(c) Mexicans were not typically expected there, making it safer
(d) It was the only route they knew
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Ted discover was the meaning of "rinche?"`
2. Hold old was Emilio?
3. What question did Emilio ask of Ted before making the decision that he can travel with the group?
4. What was Alonso's answer when Ted asked what he would do if he couldn't find work?
5. How many people paddled across the river?
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