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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. Who was the "bad-toothed scrapper" (85) that joined Mendez on the walk through the Devil's Highway?
(a) Santos.
(b) Don Moi.
(c) Lauro.
(d) El Chespiro.

2. According to Urrea, what connotation does "pollo" carry when talking about chicken?
(a) It connotes that the chicken is sick.
(b) It connotes that the chicken is cooked.
(c) It connotes that the chicken is alive.
(d) It connotes that the chicken is hungry.

3. Why did the walkers spend more time in the desert sun than other people making the trip?
(a) Solar winds delayed the sunset by a few hours.
(b) They had arrived at the big rock early, when there was more daylight left before sunset.
(c) They accidentally started their trip during daylight savings time.
(d) Mendez had a deep passion for long, desert walks.

4. What reason did Mendez give for getting into the smuggling business?
(a) It was the only way to make a decent wage.
(b) It was the best way to meet women.
(c) He claimed to be a freedom fighter resisting the American government.
(d) He hoped it would help him make contacts as a musician.

5. Which of the following creatures is NOT said to reside in Desolation?
(a) The good witch, Glenda.
(b) Elder Brother, I'itoi.
(c) The evil witch, Ho'ok.
(d) The coyote-spirit, Ban.

Short Answer Questions

1. What collapsing commodity most damaged the economy of Veracruz?

2. Who was the first white man to die on The Devil's Highway?

3. What piece of Border Patrol equipment does Urrea describe as a "lifesaver" (25)?

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

5. Urrea describes an apparition of a black head in the dirt as seen by an unnamed traveler; what did the black head do upon seeing the traveler?

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