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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. According to Urrea, what was the third major error that Mendez made?
(a) Forgetting to bring extra water.
(b) Treating his men rudely.
(c) Walking while the sun was out.
(d) Starting a fight with Santos.

2. What city did the walkers start their walk from?
(a) No city- their bus driver let them off early.
(b) Sonoita.
(c) San Luis.
(d) Tucson.

3. What sort of bullets do Wellton Border Patrol agents carry?
(a) Birdshot.
(b) Armor-piercing bullets.
(c) Hollow-point bullets.
(d) Rubber bullets.

4. What was the name of the supervisory officer in Wellton station at the time of the book's events?
(a) Mike F.
(b) Luis Alberto Urrea.
(c) Ken Smith.
(d) Jesus Mendez.

5. Why would Coyotes sometimes feed diet pills to walkers?
(a) They wanted them to walk faster.
(b) They were eager to contribute to America's drug epidemic.
(c) It started as a prank and it got out of hand.
(d) They were reluctant to contribute to America's obesity epidemic.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what is the term "tonks," used in reference to border crossers by Border Patrol agents, derived?

2. Which of the following creatures is NOT said to reside in Desolation?

3. What country did the walkers leave during their border crossing?

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

5. What was the location of the Border Patrol station that led rescue efforts for the men lost on the Devil's Highway?

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