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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 Pedro about to cry?
(a) Because the mayordomo wants Juan to take Chúcaro far away and release the horse.
(b) Because the mayordomo wants Juan to bring Chúcaro to the estanciero.
(c) Because the mayordomo wants Juan to shoot Chúcaro.
(d) Because Juan will be gone several months.

2. What does Juan to do Armando?
(a) Shakes him.
(b) Ignores him.
(c) Slaps him.
(d) Tells him he is the winner.

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

4. How does the mayordomo respond to what the Vaquero tells him?
(a) The mayordomo says to return Chúcaro to the other ranch.
(b) The mayordomo becomes sad.
(c) The mayordomo fires the Vaquero.
(d) The mayordomo becomes angry.

5. What does Juan want to avoid doing until after the match?
(a) Meeting Chúcaro.
(b) Meeting Pedro.
(c) Getting ready for the dance.
(d) Meeting Señor Muñez.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gitana?

2. What is an estancia?

3. With whom do Juan, Carlos and Pedro later share Maté?

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

5. How is Juan often different from the other men in the area?

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