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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-6, Lasso, Ombu, The Casita, Currycomb, Tears, Gitana the Gypsy.

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 bird.
(d) A small, domesticated ferret-like creature.

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

3. Of what material is Juan's home made?
(a) Straw.
(b) Mud.
(c) Sod.
(d) Brick.

4. What news travels fast in the area?
(a) The death of Pedro's brother.
(b) The death of Pedro's mother.
(c) The news of Chúcaro.
(d) That Juan is traveling to Buenos Aires.

5. What does Juan wear?
(a) A kerchief.
(b) A bandolira.
(c) A felt hat.
(d) A pair of worn sandals.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what group of people does Pedro belong?

2. How is Chúcaro considered by many?

3. What are the cowboys of the narrator's home area called?

4. How is Gitana described?

5. How was the table in Juan's home made?

(see the answer key)

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