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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-10, Meat, Maté, Music, What the Mayordomo Didn't Know Was Not Worth Knowing, The Red Kerchief—a Mystery, Something Is Brewing Again.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does Pedro listen to Juan?
(a) Sitting on Juan's porch steps.
(b) Lying next to Chúcaro.
(c) Lying in the hayloft.
(d) On Chúcaro's back.

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

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

4. Who is Gitana?
(a) Juan's horse.
(b) Pedro's donkey.
(c) Juan's wife.
(d) Carlos' horse.

5. What do gauchos love doing?
(a) Climbing mountains.
(b) Riding the range.
(c) Telling stories.
(d) Going into the big city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tries to buy Chúcaro?

2. Where do Juan and Pedro take Chúcaro in Chapter 4?

3. How does Juan feel about the mayordomo who lives near Juan?

4. What animal does Pedro see at the opening of Chapter 1?

5. Where is this story set?

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