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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is a spit used by gauchos?
(a) To defend against wolves.
(b) To cook meat.
(c) To prod cattle into the corral.
(d) They never use a spit.

4. What does Juan tend to do when not working?
(a) Makes baskets.
(b) Weaves blankets.
(c) Stays at home and sings old gaucho songs.
(d) Helps his neighbors.

5. What happens when Pedro falls asleep listening to Juan?
(a) Juan wakes Pedro and has him go home.
(b) Juan carries him inside.
(c) Juan leads Chúcaro to Pedro's father's house.
(d) Juan carries him to Pedro's father's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what group of people does Pedro belong?

2. For what is the Ombu good?

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

4. Of what material is Juan's home made?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most important postcard Juan has?

2. What postcards does Juan have?

3. How is Juan different from most of the gauchos?

4. What does the Vaquero say when he arrives at the Pizzettis' home?

5. What do many people think about the mayordomo's demand and what does Juan think?

6. What are some of the jobs of the mayordomo?

7. What does Mr. Pizetti point out to the group about the law?

8. What does Jose think is the reason Juan wears a red kerchief?

9. What is said about Armando being spoiled and how is that demonstrated when Armando greets the mayordomo?

10. Briefly describe Pedro.

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