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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17, Bolas, The Match, Itchy Hoofs, To Iguaçu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many of the workers think Pedro and Juan should do?
(a) Dye Chúcaro another color.
(b) Flee.
(c) Resist the mayordomo.
(d) Make Chúcaro unusable.

2. How do gauchos usually cook their meat?
(a) In pits on hot stones.
(b) On a grill over an open fire.
(c) Boiled with potatoes.
(d) In stews.

3. How does the Pampas show color?
(a) The tiny birds that are everywhere.
(b) The various greens of its grasses.
(c) Its blooming flowers.
(d) The different-colored beetles.

4. What does a poster on Juan's wall depict?
(a) A picture of a wanted outlaw.
(b) The Dakota Badlands.
(c) The Amazon River.
(d) The Andes Mountains.

5. What do Juan, Carlos and Pedro notice about the Pizzettis?
(a) They are arrogant.
(b) There seems to be tension among them.
(c) They are a productive family.
(d) They do not seem to like each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mayordomo's impression of Chúcaro?

2. What color is the animal Pedro sees?

3. What happens when they reconvene and Armando throws again?

4. What does Pedro do when he sees Armando pull something out of a bag?

5. What does Armando claim about the ranch?

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