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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. What does Juan do differently from usual concerning one of his kerchiefs?
(a) Ties one of his kerchiefs on Chúcaro's saddle horn.
(b) Ties his kerchief to a fence post to scare birds eating the seed.
(c) Wears his Sunday kerchief on a different day.
(d) Let's Pedro's father wear one of Juan's kerchiefs.

2. What is another thing the mayordomo does?
(a) Goes to meetings in Buenos Aires.
(b) Decides when to sell land.
(c) Works in the fields to train others.
(d) Barters for new livestock.

3. What does the mayordomo near Juan and Pedro know?
(a) The entire goings on of the estancia and surrounding areas.
(b) Who will be a good employee.
(c) The best crops to plant and when to plant them.
(d) How to hire the right men to work under him.

4. What is one instance when the weather around Pedro's home is sad?
(a) When hail destroys the crops.
(b) When it's so cold, it's difficult to be outside.
(c) When it's so dry there is dust on everything.
(d) When it rains so long, homes are flooded.

5. Who accompanies Juan and Pedro until sunset?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Pedro's grandfather.
(c) Luisa's husband.
(d) The old, third husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pedro do successfully with his father?

2. What had Juan thrown to Pedrito?

3. What does the mayordomo tell Juan?

4. How does Juan think the weather will change?

5. What does Muñez say about Chúcaro?

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