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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. To whom does Armando's mother leave most of his upbringing?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) His oldest sister.
(c) Tutors.
(d) His grandfather.

2. What happens when they reconvene and Armando throws again?
(a) He lassos a pig that has wandered in.
(b) He lassos Chúcaro perfectly.
(c) He slips and falls in the mud.
(d) He misses Chúcaro by a long way.

3. What is mentioned as being yellow?
(a) Pedrito's shirt.
(b) Juan's kerchief.
(c) The butterfly that makes Pedrito laugh.
(d) The flowers around Juan's house.

4. Why is Juan angry with Pedro?
(a) Pedro let Paco ride Chúcaro before Juan does.
(b) Pedro is considering selling Chúcaro.
(c) Pedro let his cousin ride Chúcaro before Juan does.
(d) Pedro tried to ride Chúcaro alone.

5. What is one thing the mayordomo does not know?
(a) About Chúcaro.
(b) About new technology for farming.
(c) About his son's newest bad habit.
(d) About his wife's illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pedro do when he sees Armando pull something out of a bag?

2. What kerchief does Juan wear on Sundays?

3. What do gauchos love doing?

4. What does the Vaquero suggest they do?

5. What is an estancia?

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