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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. What had Juan thrown to Pedrito?
(a) A lollipop.
(b) A coin.
(c) Juan's kerchief.
(d) A stuffed animal.

2. What will Armando have to do according to the plan?
(a) Ride Chúcaro.
(b) Beat Pedro out in a race.
(c) Saddle Chúcaro.
(d) Lasso Chúcaro.

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

4. What is the reaction of the people who live around the Pampas?
(a) They don't have much reaction to it.
(b) They love it in some seasons and hate it in others.
(c) They think it is pretty lifeless, but it's their home.
(d) They love it.

5. What is the Ombu?
(a) A group of nomads in Argentina.
(b) A grass that grows on the Pampa.
(c) The solitary tree of the prairie.
(d) A group of nomads in Central America.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Pedro want to keep Chúcaro?

2. How old is Pedro when his mother dies?

3. How old is Pedro?

4. What is an estancia?

5. What is a very rich land owner called?

(see the answer key)

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