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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 is a casita?
(a) A small, domesticated ferret-like creature.
(b) A large fish that provides sustenance to many of the people of Argentina.
(c) Another name for Juan's hut.
(d) A small, domesticated bird.

2. What does Armando complain about to his father?
(a) That Juan called him a bad name.
(b) That he did not get another chance to lasso Chúcaro.
(c) That Pedro does not try to lasso Chúcaro.
(d) That Juan refuses to give him Chúcaro.

3. What does Juan tell Pedro?
(a) They will have a great life in the city.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They will be allowed back when things calm.
(d) They will be alright.

4. What is the mayordomo doing?
(a) He is in Buenos Aires.
(b) He is buying supplies in the closest city.
(c) Directing the gauchos.
(d) He is on vacation with his family in Costa Rica.

5. What type of meat do gauchos eat?
(a) Mostly chicken and iguana.
(b) Mostly chicken.
(c) Mostly pork.
(d) Sausage and beefsteak.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the mayordomo who lives near Juan and Pedro inspire awe?

2. What does the Pampa seem if looked at from an airplane?

3. To what color of kerchief does Juan change?

4. What will Armando have to do according to the plan?

5. What message is delivered to the mayordomo?

(see the answer key)

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