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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17, Bolas, The Match, Itchy Hoofs, To Iguaçu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the author of Juan's most important post card forget?
(a) To put a stamp on it.
(b) To put Juan's last name on the land title.
(c) To include a return address.
(d) To say what date the card is written.

2. Where is Chúcaro at the opening to Chapter 16?
(a) Running around the corral in circles.
(b) Trying to bite Armando.
(c) Lying in the mud.
(d) Running towards the pampa.

3. What worries Juan?
(a) That Armando will be able to lasso Chúcaro.
(b) That Juan will be held accountable for Chúcaro.
(c) That Pedro will steal off in the night with Chúcaro.
(d) That Pedro will become like Pedro's father if he loses Chúcaro.

4. Why does Muñez think Armando will be successful with Chúcaro?
(a) Because Armando just won first place in a roping contest.
(b) Because Armand is good at everything he does.
(c) Because Armando loves horses.
(d) Because Muñez has spent much money on horse teachers for Armando.

5. What does Armando complain about to his father?
(a) That Pedro does not try to lasso Chúcaro.
(b) That Juan refuses to give him Chúcaro.
(c) That Juan called him a bad name.
(d) That he did not get another chance to lasso Chúcaro.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a currycomb?

2. What do many of Juan's post cards depict?

3. What is Juan making?

4. What does Maria tell Luisa?

5. What causes Pedro's father to lose his joy for life?

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