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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "Part One: The Pampas": "The Morbid Light of Dead Men's Bones" through "A Prophet with a Paintbrush".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "We Branded Each and Every Animal," from whom has China Iron heard terrifying stories about Indian raids?
(a) The old people at her former settlement.
(b) Martín Fierro.
(c) Liz.
(d) Rosario.

2. In "At the Mercy of the Caranchos," what makes China Iron wish to be British?
(a) The material goods that Liz has with her.
(b) Whisky.
(c) The food that Liz cooks.
(d) Liz's stories.

3. In "La China Isn't a Name," what is the first thing that Liz does when they come to a river?
(a) Makes sure that everyone has a bath.
(b) Shows China Iron how to pray for a safe crossing.
(c) Sends China Iron to the river to refill their water containers.
(d) Asks if China Iron knows how to swim.

4. What is the "cãna" referred to several times in "Tank You Señora for Cure Me"?
(a) A method for cooking beef outdoors.
(b) An alcoholic beverage.
(c) A hand-rolled cigarette.
(d) A temporary camp.

5. In "We Come from Dust," what does China Iron realize that Liz is afraid of?
(a) Running out of water and food.
(b) Her--China Iron.
(c) Indians.
(d) Being swallowed up by the pampas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "That's Also Something You Eat and Drink with Scones," what criticism does China Iron level at her own country?

2. In "By Dint of Force," who is Braulio?

3. In "We Branded Each and Every Animal," what does Rosa spend time each day brushing off the oxen?

4. In "By Dint of Force," what does Liz say is the source of Great Britain's power?

5. In "At the Mercy of the Caranchos," what do China Iron and Liz see whenever it rains?

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