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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 is a casita?
(a) Another name for Juan's hut.
(b) A large fish that provides sustenance to many of the people of Argentina.
(c) A small, domesticated ferret-like creature.
(d) A small, domesticated bird.

2. What color are the spots on the animal Pedro sees?
(a) Brown.
(b) It has no spots.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

3. How was the table in Juan's home made?
(a) Carved.
(b) He has no table in his home.
(c) Made of bricks and mortar.
(d) Made by hand out of clay.

4. What is attached to the end of the thing Juan is making?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Rings.
(c) Balls.
(d) Horseshoes.

5. For what is the Ombu good?
(a) Shade.
(b) Supplying horses to other tribes.
(c) For sodding roofs.
(d) Supplying cattle to other tribes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Juan keep his things in his home?

2. To whom does the Pampas "sing"?

3. What does the narrator say there is no such thing as a typical one?

4. Why does Juan throw something to Pedrito?

5. What does the mayordomo tell Juan?

(see the answer key)

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