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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 "Do Come In, My Dear," what is the Colonel's perspective on the importation of European livestock?
(a) He believes that it is driving prices up.
(b) He believes that it improves Argentine stock.
(c) He believes that it introduces diseases into Argentine stock.
(d) He believes that it is an unnecessary example of European vanity.

2. What is the result of all of the drinking at the party in In "Punch and Whisky"?
(a) China Iron realizes that Liz does not have her best interests at heart.
(b) Nearly 200 men desert the fort.
(c) Rosario's cattle escape.
(d) Everyone ends up having sex.

3. In "As If the Milky Way Began or Ended Right There in Her Hands," what does China Iron say they will arrive at the Indian encampment "armed with" (143)?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Civilization.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Transparency.

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

5. According to Liz in "Punch and Whisky," what kind of food is curry?
(a) English.
(b) African.
(c) Argentine.
(d) American.

Short Answer Questions

1. In"A Dust Cloud Can Linger," what is the name of the fort?

2. What is the meaning of China Iron's dog's name?

3. In "It Was the Brightness of the Light," China Iron's husband is "conscripted." What happens to him?

4. How does Liz try to make sure that they will be safe at the fort?

5. In the opening of "Dragons and My Pampa All Mixed Up Together," what is China Iron learning about?

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