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

2. What does Jose think about Juan's actions?
(a) That Juan will miss his mustache.
(b) That Juan is actually sad.
(c) That Juan is not thinking clearly.
(d) That something special has happened.

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

4. What is the largest city in Argentina?
(a) Salta.
(b) Chaco.
(c) Buenos Aires.
(d) Chubut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What news travels fast in the area?

2. What do most people remember seeing in Juan's house?

3. What is the Ombu?

4. What does Juan tend to do when not working?

5. What kerchief does Juan wear on Sundays?

(see the answer key)

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