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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-13, The Vaquero Never Had a Chance, An Urgent Message, The Patrón.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Juan, Carlos and the others laugh at what the Vaquero says about the mayordomo?
(a) Because the mayordomo gets florrid when someone says something he does not like.
(b) Because the mayordomo is always trying to take from the gauchos.
(c) Because the mayordomo is so arrogant.
(d) Because of how angry the mayordomo is.

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

3. What animal does Pedro see at the opening of Chapter 1?
(a) A coyote.
(b) A horse.
(c) A llama.
(d) A donkey.

4. Who was once a strong man?
(a) The cowboy who works for Pedro's father.
(b) Pedro's uncle.
(c) Pedro's grandfather.
(d) Pedro's father.

5. 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 put a stamp on it.
(c) To include a return address.
(d) To say what date the card is written.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the Pampas "sing"?

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

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

4. What do many of the workers think Pedro and Juan should do?

5. What is the name of the country where Pedro lives?

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