The Devil's Highway - Chapter 1 Quiz

Who were the first recorded deaths on The Devil's Highway?

Question Answer Choices The Catholics and Jesuits in the 1600s. The gold rush miners in the 1800s. The indigenous Indians in the 1500s. The Chinese railroad workers in the 1880s.

What role do signcutters play on The Devil's Highway?

Question Answer Choices They are professional trackers who read and trace footprints and other tracks. They are locals who provide food and water to travelers. They are border patrol agents who arrest illegal immigrants. They are guides who help migrants cross the border.

What did the Border Patrol agents fear when they encountered the five men?

Question Answer Choices That the men were spies from another country. That the men were armed and dangerous. That a large group of smugglers was nearby. That an apocalypse might be coming.

What did the Border Patrol find when retracing the path of the five men?

Question Answer Choices Ten more living men and twenty dead ones. Twenty more living men and no dead ones. Twelve more living men and fourteen dead ones. Five more living men and ten dead ones.

What did the Border Patrol agent Mike F. do when he encountered the five men on The Devil's Highway?

Question Answer Choices He arrested them and took them to the station. He provided them with food and shelter. He ignored them and continued his patrol. He gave them water and called for help.

What did the railroad barons in the 1880s do to get cheap labor?

Question Answer Choices Enticed Chinese workers to migrate from Mexico. Used prison labor for construction. Imported workers from Europe. Hired local farmers to work on the railroads.

How did the gold rush in the 1800s affect The Devil's Highway?

Question Answer Choices It made the area a popular tourist destination. It marked the modern era of death with many dying on the journey. It led to the construction of a new highway. It turned the road into a bustling trade route.

What were the indigenous Indians living in abject poverty near The Devil's Highway often doing?

Question Answer Choices Migrating northward. Trading with the Border Patrol. Working as guides for other migrants. Building homes along the border.

Why did the Border Patrol smooth the road every few days?

Question Answer Choices To make it easier for vehicles to pass. To easily track footprints. To prevent erosion from wind and rain. To create a safer path for travelers.

What is The Devil's Highway known for?

Question Answer Choices A barren, scorched road on the border of Arizona with a history of death and demonic activity. A lush, scenic route popular with tourists for its beautiful landscapes. A well-maintained highway famous for its rest stops and restaurants. A bustling trade route known for its safe passage and friendly locals.