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

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 spreads out to catch birds in the air.
(c) It returns to the thrower after hitting its target.
(d) It will take out a rabbit if thrown correctly.

2. What do Juan, Carlos and Pedro notice about the Pizzettis?
(a) There seems to be tension among them.
(b) They are arrogant.
(c) They are a productive family.
(d) They do not seem to like each other.

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

4. What does Señor Muñez not realize about Armando?
(a) He is soft hearted.
(b) He is devious.
(c) He is cruel.
(d) He is terribly spoiled.

5. How does the mayordomo respond to what the Vaquero tells him?
(a) The mayordomo says to return Chúcaro to the other ranch.
(b) The mayordomo becomes sad.
(c) The mayordomo becomes angry.
(d) The mayordomo fires the Vaquero.

6. Who is asleep outside the mayordomo's office in Chapter 12?
(a) Juan.
(b) The Vaquero.
(c) Pedro.
(d) Carlos

7. What does Juan want to avoid doing until after the match?
(a) Meeting Pedro.
(b) Meeting Chúcaro.
(c) Meeting Señor Muñez.
(d) Getting ready for the dance.

8. What does Muñez say about Chúcaro?
(a) Armando has to prove he is capable of owning a horse.
(b) The horse should stay with Pedro.
(c) The horse legally belongs to the ranch.
(d) Armando will decide about Chúcaro.

9. What does the mayordomo demand Juan do?
(a) Go on a three-month cattle drive.
(b) Bring Chúcaro to the estanciero.
(c) Take Chúcaro a few miles away and let the horse go.
(d) Shoot Chúcaro.

10. What will Armando have to do according to the plan?
(a) Saddle Chúcaro.
(b) Beat Pedro out in a race.
(c) Lasso Chúcaro.
(d) Ride Chúcaro.

11. How is Señor Muñez first described?
(a) Dishonest.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Compassionate.
(d) Good.

12. What does the mayordomo say in a telegraph to Señor Muñez?
(a) About Chúcaro.
(b) About a new fire raging west of the ranch.
(c) About the bumper crop this year.
(d) About a severe drought.

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

14. What is attached to the end of the thing Juan is making?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Balls.
(c) Horseshoes.
(d) Rings.

15. Who accompanies Juan and Pedro until sunset?
(a) Carlos.
(b) Pedro's grandfather.
(c) The old, third husband.
(d) Luisa's husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might Juan be forced to do?

2. To whom does Armando's mother leave most of his upbringing?

3. How long will it take for them to get there?

4. What happens when they reconvene and Armando throws again?

5. What are the people sure about Armando?

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