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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 2. In Veracruz - 5. Jesus Walks Among Us.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What piece of Border Patrol equipment does Urrea describe as a "lifesaver" (25)?
(a) Their guns.
(b) Their pepper spray.
(c) The air conditioning on their trucks.
(d) Their batons.

2. The men stumbling out of the mountains in the book's introduction suffered from a medical condition; what was it?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Osteoporosis.
(c) Hyperthermia.
(d) Lupus.

3. Who was the recruiter for the Coyotes?
(a) Mike F.
(b) Don Moi.
(c) Jesus Mendez.
(d) Reymundo Barreda Maruri Jr.

4. What was carried by the apparition of a white woman who appeared before the warriors of the O'Odham in 1699?
(a) A black iron bell.
(b) A cluster of snakes.
(c) A flaming sword.
(d) A cross.

5. How was the work of Coyotes gendered in banda subculture?
(a) The work of Coyotes had no gender connotation.
(b) Coyotes were known for having progressive ideas of gender and sexuality.
(c) Coyotes were seen as feminine.
(d) Coyotes were seen as very masculine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term did the media use for the men who died on the journey described within the book?

2. What term did Rodrigo use to describe his colleagues in crime?

3. What does "OTM" stand for when used by Border Patrol agents?

4. What was the name of Don Moi's boss?

5. Who was Jesus AKA Mendez AKA Rooster Boy?

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