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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. What is an estancia?
(a) A change from one type of crop to another.
(b) A series of farms.
(c) A bend in the river.
(d) A break in the river flow.

2. 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 can break any horse for riding within an hour.
(d) He is over six feet tall.

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

4. What do many of Juan's post cards depict?
(a) The largest towns in Guatemala.
(b) The largest towns in Chile.
(c) The largest towns in North Dakota.
(d) The largest towns in Argentina.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Juan say Chúcaro will stay?

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

3. Where do Juan and Pedro take Chúcaro in Chapter 4?

4. For what are 1000 pesos offered?

5. Where does the land owner of a large group of farms often stay?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Armando's bola strikes Chúcaro?

2. What does the Vaquero suggest about the situation with Chúcaro?

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

4. What is an estancia?

5. What is Señor Muñez's response to what the mayordomo tells him about Chúcaro?

6. Briefly describe Pedro.

7. Describe Juan's hut.

8. What does Pedro do to groom Chúcaro, and how does Chúcaro like it?

9. What kerchief does Juan decide to wear and why?

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

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