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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13, The Vaquero Never Had a Chance, An Urgent Message, The Patrón.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of vegetables do gauchos eat?
(a) Few.
(b) Lots of tomatoes and corn.
(c) Lots of celery, carrots and greens.
(d) Probably several dozen types.

2. What does a poster on Juan's wall depict?
(a) The Amazon River.
(b) The Dakota Badlands.
(c) The Andes Mountains.
(d) A picture of a wanted outlaw.

3. What is a very rich land owner called?
(a) Estanciero.
(b) There is no special name for such a person.
(c) Cabolo.
(d) Patron.

4. What does Maria tell Luisa?
(a) That Maria thinks Pedro's father is very ill.
(b) That Maria thinks Jose is sick.
(c) That Maria thinks Juan likes Luisa.
(d) That Maria thinks Juan is getting married.

5. What does the mayordomo say in a telegraph to Señor Muñez?
(a) About a new fire raging west of the ranch.
(b) About a severe drought.
(c) About the bumper crop this year.
(d) About Chúcaro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pedro ask for help in handling the animal?

2. How big is Juan's home?

3. Why is Juan angry with Pedro?

4. What does Juan have many of in his home?

5. What does the Vaquero report about Chúcaro?

(see the answer key)

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