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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. With whom do Juan, Carlos and Pedro later share Maté?
(a) Some gauchos from another ranch.
(b) The Pizzettis.
(c) Pedro's father.
(d) The mayordomo and his family.

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

3. Who often gets together to eat and talk?
(a) The entire village.
(b) Juan and his seven brothers.
(c) Gauchos.
(d) Pedro and his many relatives.

4. Why does Juan throw something to Pedrito?
(a) Because Pedrito had been ill and was now well enough to eat.
(b) He is crying.
(c) To make him stop hitting the dog.
(d) To give him money to buy a sweet.

5. How does the Pampas show color?
(a) Its blooming flowers.
(b) The different-colored beetles.
(c) The tiny birds that are everywhere.
(d) The various greens of its grasses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juan wear?

2. Why does Muñez think Armando will be successful with Chúcaro?

3. What color is the animal Pedro sees?

4. What does Jose think about Juan's actions?

5. What happens when Pedro falls asleep listening to Juan?

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