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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. For what are 1000 pesos offered?
(a) To anyone who can ride a particularly mean bull.
(b) To anyone who can climb the east side of a mountain.
(c) The wanted man in the poster.
(d) To anyone who can catch the pink stallion.

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

3. What does Pedro do successfully with his father?
(a) Delivers the llama's cria.
(b) Kills and skins a coyote.
(c) Lassoes a horse.
(d) Builds a safer chicken house because of the coyote.

4. Who is Gitana?
(a) Juan's wife.
(b) Carlos' horse.
(c) Pedro's donkey.
(d) Juan's horse.

5. What is a very rich land owner called?
(a) Estanciero.
(b) Cabolo.
(c) Patron.
(d) There is no special name for such a person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pedro's father seem to be?

2. What is the most important postcard Juan has?

3. Why is Juan angry?

4. What does the mayordomo say in a telegraph to Señor Muñez?

5. To what color of kerchief does Juan change?

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