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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one instance when the weather around Pedro's home is sad?
(a) When it's so cold, it's difficult to be outside.
(b) When it rains so long, homes are flooded.
(c) When it's so dry there is dust on everything.
(d) When hail destroys the crops.

2. Where is this story set?
(a) In Brazil.
(b) Between the Andes and the Atlantic Ocean.
(c) In Central America.
(d) In the plains of the Dakotas of the United States.

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

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

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

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

7. What did the author of Juan's most important post card forget?
(a) To put a stamp on it.
(b) To include a return address.
(c) To put Juan's last name on the land title.
(d) To say what date the card is written.

8. How is Juan often different from the other men in the area?
(a) He keeps to himself.
(b) He is raising a young boy by himself.
(c) He can predict the weather days ahead of time.
(d) He can make animals obey him.

9. How does Juan feel about the mayordomo who lives near Juan?
(a) Juan is not in awe of the man.
(b) Juan believes the man is cheating his employer.
(c) Juan thinks the man is incompetent.
(d) Juan thinks he is a good, yet incompetent, man.

10. What kerchief does Juan wear on Sundays?
(a) His red one.
(b) None.
(c) His white one.
(d) His blue one.

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

12. What does Jose think about Juan's actions?
(a) That something special has happened.
(b) That Juan is actually sad.
(c) That Juan will miss his mustache.
(d) That Juan is not thinking clearly.

13. Where does Pedro want to keep Chúcaro?
(a) In the corral.
(b) Free on the Pampas.
(c) Inside.
(d) In a barn.

14. Who is Chúcaro?
(a) Pedro's cat.
(b) Pedro's dog.
(c) Pedro's horse.
(d) Pedro's donkey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the waterfalls that are depicted on a poster?

2. What is an estancia?

3. How big is Juan's home?

4. What is the largest city in Argentina?

5. What is a very rich land owner called?

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