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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 6. In Sonoita - 9. Killed by the Light.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term did the media use for the men who died on the journey described within the book?
(a) The Wellton 26.
(b) The Yuma 14.
(c) La Cabeza de la Diabla.
(d) The Devil's Highway.

2. How old was Mendez, compared to most of the walkers?
(a) He was older than everyone except for Reymundo Sr.
(b) He was younger than everyone except for Reymundo Jr.
(c) He was the oldest.
(d) He was the youngest.

3. What economic role did Western Union play in Mexican/American relations at the time described by Urrea in Chapter 2?
(a) They stopped serving America.
(b) They stopped serving Mexico.
(c) They stopped accepting pesos.
(d) They facilitated transfer of funds between Mexico and America.

4. Why did the walkers have to stop using the water tank near Bluebird Pass?
(a) It became known to Border Patrol agents.
(b) They forgot where it was.
(c) It was poisoned.
(d) The tank was trapped.

5. Who was responsible for making sure the walkers had water on the Devil's Highway?
(a) Don Moi.
(b) The walkers themselves.
(c) El Chespiro.
(d) The Coyotes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the walkers spend more time in the desert sun than other people making the trip?

2. What desert vegetation did the walkers try to eat for hydration?

3. Where were the Yuma 14 sent after their bodies were collected?

4. What did the signcutters call Mendez after they read his tracks near Bluebird Pass?

5. What kinds of maps did the Coyotes have?

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