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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. How was the table in Juan's home made?
(a) He has no table in his home.
(b) Made by hand out of clay.
(c) Made of bricks and mortar.
(d) Carved.

2. Of what material is Juan's home made?
(a) Sod.
(b) Mud.
(c) Brick.
(d) Straw.

3. What is the reaction of the people who live around the Pampas?
(a) They love it in some seasons and hate it in others.
(b) They don't have much reaction to it.
(c) They love it.
(d) They think it is pretty lifeless, but it's their home.

4. Who are Pedro's gaucho friends?
(a) Jose and Carmen.
(b) Carlos and Carmen.
(c) Paco and Carlos.
(d) Carlos and Jose.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Juan's singing voice like?

2. For what is the Ombu good?

3. Who does Pedro ask for help in handling the animal?

4. What had Juan thrown to Pedrito?

5. How does the Pampas show color?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Vaquero say that angers the mayordomo and what is the reaction of those listening to the Vaquero?

2. Describe Armando's second attempt at lassoing Chúcaro.

3. What is an estancia?

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

5. What is happening around Juan as he is working?

6. Who is Gitana and how does she help Chúcaro?

7. How does Chúcaro react to being left in the corral by Pedro and what reassures the horse?

8. What plan does the group come up with in order to decide who gets to keep Chúcaro?

9. Who does the estanciero leave the decision-making up to and why?

10. Are Pedro and his father successful and what does Pedro name the horse?

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