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

2. Who does Pedro ask for help in handling the animal?
(a) His older brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His older cousin.
(d) His grandfather.

3. What is maté?
(a) A seasoning for meat.
(b) A corn paste.
(c) A drink.
(d) A type of potato.

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

5. What type of vegetables do gauchos eat?
(a) Lots of tomatoes and corn.
(b) Few.
(c) Lots of celery, carrots and greens.
(d) Probably several dozen types.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Pampas?

2. What is another thing the mayordomo does?

3. How is Juan often different from the other men in the area?

4. What does Juan do differently from usual concerning one of his kerchiefs?

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

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