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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. Why is Juan angry?
(a) Because Chúcaro is hurt.
(b) Because Armando might have killed Chúcaro.
(c) Because Armando wants to shoot Chúcaro.
(d) Because Armando is smirking.

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

3. Of what material is Juan's home made?
(a) Brick.
(b) Mud.
(c) Straw.
(d) Sod.

4. What does Señor Muñez not realize about Armando?
(a) He is devious.
(b) He is terribly spoiled.
(c) He is cruel.
(d) He is soft hearted.

5. What does Juan do differently from usual concerning one of his kerchiefs?
(a) Wears his Sunday kerchief on a different day.
(b) Ties his kerchief to a fence post to scare birds eating the seed.
(c) Ties one of his kerchiefs on Chúcaro's saddle horn.
(d) Let's Pedro's father wear one of Juan's kerchiefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Armando throws the first lasso?

2. What is the most important postcard Juan has?

3. What does Juan have many of in his home?

4. How does the mayordomo respond to what the Vaquero tells him?

5. Why are Juan, Carlos and the others sad for Pedro?

(see the answer key)

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