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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 does the Vaquero suggest they do?
(a) Call his brother-in-law who is a lawyer.
(b) Let Chúcaro decide whether he wanted to be owned by Pedro or Armando.
(c) Leave that night.
(d) Call his brother who is a lawyer.

2. Why are Juan, Carlos and the others sad for Pedro?
(a) Because he might lose Chúcaro.
(b) Because Pedro might have to stand up to the mayordomo.
(c) Because Pedro will have to take Chúcaro to the other ranch.
(d) Because Pedro will have to shoot Chúcaro.

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

4. Who is coming to visit soon?
(a) The estanciero.
(b) El Presidente.
(c) Pedro's aunt and uncle.
(d) The governor.

5. Why do the people on the ranch gossip about Juan?
(a) Because Juan has changed his kerchief colors from how he normally wears them.
(b) Because they think he has a shady history.
(c) Because he is not very friendly.
(d) They do not gossip about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another thing the mayordomo does?

2. What causes Señor Muñez a great deal of stress?

3. How had Señor Muñez lived long into his adult life?

4. What is a currycomb?

5. What is the largest city in Argentina?

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