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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: "Part Three: Indian Territory": "Frothing like Foam" through "Most Were Naked and Beautiful.".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Dragons and My Pampa All Mixed Up Together," how does the idea of dragons in the pampas make China Iron feel?
(a) Amused.
(b) Safe.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Skeptical.

2. In "Tangled Legs," what comparison does Liz make that shocks China Iron?
(a) She compares Hernández to God.
(b) She compares China Iron to a dog.
(c) She compares the fort to Paradise.
(d) She compares Rosario to a parasite.

3. In "The Earth Croaked," what does the presence of flamingos and herons tell China Iron?
(a) There is a lagoon ahead.
(b) It is the end of summer.
(c) A storm is coming.
(d) The Indians are close by.

4. In "That Strange Gaucho Who Fancied Himself as a Writer," what claim does the Colonel make about Buenos Aires?
(a) It is too far away to matter to the life of the estancias.
(b) The taxes that he pays to the city should result in more help fighting the Indians.
(c) The estancias could not function without the business done in Buenos Aires.
(d) It is a parasite on the work of the estancias.

5. How old was Rosario when he left home?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 14.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Tangled Legs," what is Hernández's purpose in pointing Liz's attention to the lands surrounding the fort?

2. In "Punch and Whisky," what does Liz suggest the Colonel do to improve his health?

3. In "Punch and Whisky," why are the officers avoiding Liz?

4. In "A Bunch of Short Dark Hapsburgs," who is Miss Daisy?

5. In "Do Come In, My Dear," how does Hernández refer to England?

(see the answer key)

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