WorksheetsThe Devil's Highway - Ch. 16 / All Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main idea of the book 'The Devil's Highway'?
Illegal immigration is not a dangerous issue.
Border patrol agents are not adequately trained.
The dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the border need to be addressed.
The book is about the history of border policy.
What is the Devil's Highway?
A dangerous stretch of road in Arizona.
A historic landmark in Arizona.
A popular hiking trail in Arizona.
A famous amusement park ride.
What was the reason why the Border Patrol brought the survivors to the hospital without arresting them?
They wanted to help the survivors.
They didn't want to pay for the medical bills.
They were afraid of being sued by the survivors.
They thought the survivors were innocent.
What happened to Efrain during the journey in Ch. 15?
He died on a mountain.
He was arrested by the Border Patrol.
He became a smuggler.
He survived.
What is the purpose of the book 'The Devil's Highway'?
To explore and document the journey of Mexican immigrants crossing the border
To advocate for stricter immigration policies
To analyze the economic impact of immigration on border towns
To provide a fictional account of a supernatural highway
According to Mendez's letter, what is one reason why he became a coyote?
To help immigrants cross the border safely.
To support his family financially.
To make a name for himself.
To escape persecution in Mexico.
What is the genre of 'The Devil's Highway'?
fiction
creative non-fiction
non-fiction
comedy
According to the text, what is one reason why Vargas is disgusted by the public event to honor the people who died on the journey?
She believes it is all just for show and doesn't actually help the villages where the migrants came from.
She thinks the event should have been bigger and more extravagant.
She believes the event is a waste of money.
She thinks the event should have focused more on the survivors.
Why does the text state that 'The Devil's Highway' is still relevant today?
Because it was published 15 years ago.
Because it tells the story of 14 Mexicans who died trying to cross into the United States.
Because it shows the dangers that people face when they try to cross the border.
Because it is a well-written book.
According to the text, what happens to Mendez after he is caught?
He is flown back to Veracruz for a public event.
He is charged with smuggling and pleads guilty.
He is taken to a jail in Phoenix and sentenced to death.
He is disgusted by the public event to honor the people who died.
What is the main focus of Chapter 16 of 'The Devil's Highway'?
The survivors and the people who didn't make it on the journey.
The changes in immigration policy and the money spent on border patrol.
The need for change in border policy.
The dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the border.
What is one reason why Mendez pleads guilty to smuggling?
To avoid the death penalty.
To honor the people who died on the journey.
To help the villages where the migrants came from.
To show his disgust for the public event.
What is a specific claim made by the text about the men who attempted to cross the border?
The men successfully crossed the border into Arizona.
The men were ill-prepared for the harsh desert conditions.
The men were guided by Border Patrol agents.
The men came from large cities in Mexico.
According to the text, what motivated the men to attempt the crossing?
The hope of finding criminal enterprises.
The need to escape from Border Patrol agents.
The desire to explore the dangerous desert.
The promise of better opportunities for their families.
When is your Summative Exam?
Sep. 30
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