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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 currycomb?
(a) A horse comb.
(b) A tool to take the dirt out of a horse's hoofs.
(c) A rope to tie a horse.
(d) A comb to remove fleas and ticks from a dog.

2. What causes Pedro's father to lose his joy for life?
(a) The deaths of Pedro's youngest brother and sister.
(b) The government taking his land.
(c) The death of Pedro's mother.
(d) The government telling him he could not farm any longer.

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

4. Why is Juan angry with Pedro?
(a) Pedro let Paco ride Chúcaro before Juan does.
(b) Pedro tried to ride Chúcaro alone.
(c) Pedro let his cousin ride Chúcaro before Juan does.
(d) Pedro is considering selling Chúcaro.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the animal Pedro sees?

2. Where is this story set?

3. Who are Pedro's gaucho friends?

4. Of what material is Juan's home made?

5. Who is Gitana?

(see the answer key)

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