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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 does Juan have many of in his home?
(a) Musical instruments.
(b) Baskets.
(c) Pictures.
(d) Children.

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

3. What kerchief does Juan wear on Sundays?
(a) His blue one.
(b) His white one.
(c) His red one.
(d) None.

4. Where is this story set?
(a) In Central America.
(b) In Brazil.
(c) Between the Andes and the Atlantic Ocean.
(d) In the plains of the Dakotas of the United States.

5. What would happen if Armando is successful?
(a) Pedro will have to decide if he will allow Armando to have Chúcaro.
(b) Armando will get Chúcaro but will have to pay a fair price.
(c) Pedro will share Chúcaro with Armando.
(d) Chúcaro will become his horse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is the animal Pedro sees?

2. What does the narrator say there is no such thing as a typical one?

3. What does Mr. Pizetti note?

4. Where does Juan keep his things in his home?

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

(see the answer key)

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