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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is a spit used by gauchos?

2. What is a currycomb?

3. What news travels fast in the area?

4. Why does Juan throw something to Pedrito?

5. What does Juan do differently from usual concerning one of his kerchiefs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maria think about Juan and his red kerchief?

2. What postcards does Juan have?

3. What do gauchos eat when they get together?

4. Where is the Vaquero in Chapter 12, and what does he tell the office secretary?

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

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

7. What is the most important postcard Juan has?

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

9. What is the result of Juan's being fired?

10. Who comes to see Chúcaro?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Chucaro.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Chucaro. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Chucaro. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?

Essay Topic 2

Titles often play a vital role in making a person decide to read a particular book. Discuss the following:

1. Fully explain why you think Chucaro is titled as such. Do you think it is the best title for the book? Why or why not? Can you think of a better title? Why would you choose it?

2. How important is a title in influencing you to consider reading a book? Explain your answer.

3. Do you think a title needs to have direct relevance to a book's content? Explain your answer.

4. Have you ever read a book that when you finished, you do not understand the relevance of the title? Does it discourage you from "trusting" that particular author again?

Essay Topic 3

Characters are an integral and important part of almost all novels. Discuss the following:

1. Compare/contrast the characters of Pedro and Armando. How are they similar? How are they different? Is there a flaw in each of their personalities? Be specific and give examples.

2. Compare/contrast the characters of Juan and the Vaquero. How do they seem different? Which do you like more? Why? Which one seems more of a well-rounded character?

3. Thoroughly analyze how three of the secondary characters in Chucaro help drive the plot and what their contribution is to the storyline. Are any of the secondary characters unnecessary? Indispensable? Which of the secondary characters are likable? Which are either unlikable or even despicable? Be specific and give examples.

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