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1) In Big Bend National Park the road to Rio Grande Village cuts a tunnel through a lime-
stone bluff, known as Deadman's Curve. What early pioneer was shot and killed near
here in 1908?
a) Chico Cano
c) Max Ernst
b) Francisco Solis
d) L.R. Landrum
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2) In the year 1916 in Alpine, TX, Crystal Spanell and Col. M.C. Butler were shot and
killed in an automobile allegedly by Harry Spanell, which became one of the most
infamous murder trials in West Texas history. Where was Harry employed at the time?
a) Holland Hotel
c) Sul Ross University
b) West Texas Bank
d) O2 Ranch
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3) On the Old Ore Road in BBNP lies the body and grave of Jose de Leon, murdered at
La Noria by Joe Loftin. What year did this murder occur?
a) 1846
c) 1918
b) 1882
d) 1933
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4) Considered the last raid by Mexican bandits in the region, the Nevill ranch was plun-
dered and 2 people were killed in the year 1918. Rumors circulated that the raid was in
retaliation for what previous event?
a) the Chamizal agreement
c) Cinco de Mayo
b) Porvenir Massacre
d) Scopes trial
5) Apache chief Alsate roamed the Trans-Pecos region in the mid-1800s and was known to
have raided many ranches and settlers. His father, Miguel Muzquiz, was of Mexican
descent but raised by Apaches and shared what curious characteristic with Alsate?
a) green eyes
c) pronounced speech stutter
b) an extra toe
d) tertiary nipples
Answers: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b, 5-b
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