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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 are Juan, Carlos and the others sad for Pedro?
(a) Because Pedro might have to stand up to the mayordomo.
(b) Because Pedro will have to take Chúcaro to the other ranch.
(c) Because he might lose Chúcaro.
(d) Because Pedro will have to shoot Chúcaro.

2. What is mentioned as being yellow?
(a) The flowers around Juan's house.
(b) Juan's kerchief.
(c) The butterfly that makes Pedrito laugh.
(d) Pedrito's shirt.

3. What might Juan be forced to do?
(a) Find a way to prove Chúcaro belongs to Pedro.
(b) Give his his job to keep Pedro.
(c) Go to the supreme court.
(d) Give up Chúcaro in order to keep his job.

4. What is a currycomb?
(a) A horse comb.
(b) A comb to remove fleas and ticks from a dog.
(c) A rope to tie a horse.
(d) A tool to take the dirt out of a horse's hoofs.

5. What does the mayordomo tell Juan?
(a) To apologize to Armando.
(b) To leave Armando alone.
(c) To take Chúcaro home.
(d) To talk to Señor Muñez.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the Pampas "sing"?

2. What do many of Juan's post cards depict?

3. Who does Chúcaro see that seems to calm the horse?

4. Where is this story set?

5. Who tries to buy Chúcaro?

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