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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 happens when a gaucho throws the thing Juan is making?
(a) It wraps around the feet of an animal.
(b) It returns to the thrower after hitting its target.
(c) It spreads out to catch birds in the air.
(d) It will take out a rabbit if thrown correctly.

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

3. What is Armando doing when Pedro arrives with Chúcaro?
(a) Sulking in the barn.
(b) Yelling at his father.
(c) Eating.
(d) Practicing in the corral.

4. What color are the spots on the animal Pedro sees?
(a) White.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) It has no spots.

5. What does Juan do one day when he says he is happy?
(a) Goes to one of the dances.
(b) Shaves his mustache.
(c) Wears a red kerchief.
(d) Takes Pedro to town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Juan feel about the mayordomo who lives near Juan?

2. To what color of kerchief does Juan change?

3. What is the reaction of the people who live around the Pampas?

4. What are the Pampas?

5. What is the Ombu?

(see the answer key)

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