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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. How is Juan often different from the other men in the area?
(a) He can predict the weather days ahead of time.
(b) He is raising a young boy by himself.
(c) He can make animals obey him.
(d) He keeps to himself.

2. What type of meat do gauchos eat?
(a) Mostly chicken and iguana.
(b) Mostly chicken.
(c) Mostly pork.
(d) Sausage and beefsteak.

3. Who wakes the person sleeping outside the mayordomo's office?
(a) The mayordomo.
(b) Juan.
(c) Aramando.
(d) The secretary.

4. What do many of Juan's post cards depict?
(a) The largest towns in Argentina.
(b) The largest towns in Chile.
(c) The largest towns in Guatemala.
(d) The largest towns in North Dakota.

5. Where does Juan say Chúcaro will stay?
(a) In a corral.
(b) In the stable.
(c) On the Pampas.
(d) In his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most important postcard Juan has?

2. What does Armando do to the mayordomo when they arrive at the estancia?

3. How is Chúcaro considered by many?

4. What did the author of Juan's most important post card forget?

5. What type of vegetables do gauchos eat?

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