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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-17, Bolas, The Match, Itchy Hoofs, To Iguaçu.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Muñez do when Juan says Armando is lying?
(a) Slaps Armando.
(b) Fires Juan.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Tells Armando to apologize.

2. What does Armando complain about to his father?
(a) That Juan refuses to give him Chúcaro.
(b) That he did not get another chance to lasso Chúcaro.
(c) That Juan called him a bad name.
(d) That Pedro does not try to lasso Chúcaro.

3. Who is coming to visit soon?
(a) The estanciero.
(b) Pedro's aunt and uncle.
(c) The governor.
(d) El Presidente.

4. What do Juan, Carlos and Pedro notice about the Pizzettis?
(a) There seems to be tension among them.
(b) They are a productive family.
(c) They are arrogant.
(d) They do not seem to like each other.

5. What does the Vaquero report about Chúcaro?
(a) The patrón wants Chúcaro put down because the horse is dangerous.
(b) The mayordomo has seen the horse.
(c) The mayordomo has taken Chúcaro.
(d) Chúcaro has escaped.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the mayordomo doing?

2. What is a currycomb?

3. What would happen if Armando is successful?

4. What did the author of Juan's most important post card forget?

5. Who tries to buy Chúcaro?

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