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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the country where Pedro lives?
(a) Brazil.
(b) The United States.
(c) Guatamala.
(d) Argentina.

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

3. How old is Pedro when his mother dies?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) She is still alive.

4. What is maté?
(a) A type of potato.
(b) A corn paste.
(c) A seasoning for meat.
(d) A drink.

5. What is the general conclusion by the people about the Pampa?
(a) It is a beautiful home.
(b) It's not great, but it's home.
(c) It is a place of hardships.
(d) It is ugly, but home.

6. What had Juan thrown to Pedrito?
(a) A stuffed animal.
(b) A lollipop.
(c) A coin.
(d) Juan's kerchief.

7. How old is Pedro?
(a) 15.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 7.

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

9. What is Juan's singing voice like?
(a) Juan never sings.
(b) Lovely.
(c) Scratchy.
(d) Off-tune.

10. Who does Pedro ask for help in handling the animal?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His older cousin.
(c) His older brother.
(d) His father.

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

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

13. Who remembers the postcard in Juan's home?
(a) Just Pedro.
(b) No one.
(c) Just Maria.
(d) Almost everyone.

14. What does Juan wear?
(a) A kerchief.
(b) A felt hat.
(c) A bandolira.
(d) A pair of worn sandals.

15. Why does the mayordomo who lives near Juan and Pedro inspire awe?
(a) He is over six feet tall.
(b) He can break any horse for riding within an hour.
(c) He can pick up a young hefer.
(d) He can out ride anyone in the area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What poster does Juan once draw?

2. Who often gets together to eat and talk?

3. What do most people remember seeing in Juan's house?

4. Who is Chúcaro?

5. What does the Pampa seem if looked at from an airplane?

(see the answer keys)

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