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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17, Bolas, The Match, Itchy Hoofs, To Iguaçu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Juan angry?
(a) Because Armando wants to shoot Chúcaro.
(b) Because Chúcaro is hurt.
(c) Because Armando might have killed Chúcaro.
(d) Because Armando is smirking.

2. What is Armando doing when Pedro arrives with Chúcaro?
(a) Sulking in the barn.
(b) Practicing in the corral.
(c) Eating.
(d) Yelling at his father.

3. What does Pedro do when he sees Armando pull something out of a bag?
(a) Knocks down Armando.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Screams at Chúcaro to run.
(d) Runs towards Chúcaro.

4. What would happen if Armando is successful?
(a) Armando will get Chúcaro but will have to pay a fair price.
(b) Pedro will share Chúcaro with Armando.
(c) Chúcaro will become his horse.
(d) Pedro will have to decide if he will allow Armando to have Chúcaro.

5. What is one of the most vexing aspects of the weather on the Pampas?
(a) The sun is quite hot at times.
(b) Flooding.
(c) Tornadoes.
(d) Blizzards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a mayordomo?

2. What is the general conclusion by the people about the Pampa?

3. How does the mayordomo respond to what the Vaquero tells him?

4. What is maté?

5. To whom does the Pampas "sing"?

(see the answer key)

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