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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 15. Aftermath - Afterword: Ten Years On.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what condition did Mendez finally plea guilty to his crimes?
(a) Full exoneration.
(b) Witness protection.
(c) Free ramen in prison.
(d) Protection from execution.

2. What did the walkers do after their Coyotes failed to return?
(a) They pressed north.
(b) They returned south.
(c) They veered east.
(d) They stayed put.

3. What country did the walkers leave during their border crossing?
(a) The United States of America.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Veracruz.
(d) Canada.

4. According to Urrea, what two factors most unite the Mexican consular corps and the American Border Patrol?
(a) Their distrust of their governments and their hatred of human smugglers.
(b) Their sleek operating procedures and their flare for creative jargon.
(c) Their skill navigating the desert wastes and their keen eyes for crime.
(d) Their respect for the rule of law and their appreciation for authentic polka.

5. How did Don Moi feel to hear the travelers laughing on the bus?
(a) He was envious of the travelers' mirth.
(b) He thought it helped them blend in.
(c) He liked to see the men have fun.
(d) He did not like it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other government organization sometimes has Border Patrol vehicles pulled over for inspection?

2. Who was responsible for making sure the walkers had water on the Devil's Highway?

3. What official flew with the Yuma 14 on their plane trip back home?

4. Why does Urrea dismiss the possibility that the lights came from a "rogue" Border Patrol agent?

5. Why did law enforcement officials refrain from sending the walkers back to Mexico right away?

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