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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the Pampas "sing"?

2. What is a mayordomo?

3. Where is this story set?

4. To what group of people does Pedro belong?

5. Why is Juan angry with Pedro?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do many people think about the mayordomo's demand and what does Juan think?

2. What does Jose think is the reason Juan wears a red kerchief?

3. Who is there to witness Armando's attempt to lasso Chúcaro?

4. What does Mr. Pizetti point out to the group about the law?

5. What does Pedro do to groom Chúcaro, and how does Chúcaro like it?

6. What do the gauchos love to do when they gather?

7. What is Señor Muñez's response to what the mayordomo tells him about Chúcaro?

8. What is the Ombu?

9. What does a mayordomo do?

10. Describe Juan's hut.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Muñez did not realize that his son Armando was terrible spoiled. In fact, he had paid little attention to his son. Armando's mother was worn out of taking care of him, so she focused on helping others while she let Armando's tutors tend to him.

1. Discuss what you see are the failings in a father who does not realize his son is spoiled. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

2. What are some of the effects that might be seen in Armando as a person from his father ignoring him. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

3. Discuss the ways in which Pedro, who has Juan, a guardian who pays a great deal of attention to him, has a better life than Armando. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

There are a number of interesting questions raised by Chucaro. Questions that Kalnay most likely want readers to consider and think through carefully. Discuss the following:

1. What does the term "author agenda" mean?

2. Name one idea/concept you think may have been a part of the Kalnay' agenda. Analyze that idea throughout the book and discuss Kalnay' probable agenda concerning that idea.

2. Do you think writers who have an agenda for writing should point it out in a preface?

3. How often do you think fiction is written with a clear agenda in mind by the author?

4. Research the life of Kalnay and see if/where his life may have influenced his writing.

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an important part of what makes Chucaro interesting. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Pedro. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of Juan. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze the character of the Mayodomo. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.

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