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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-6, Lasso, Ombu, The Casita, Currycomb, Tears, Gitana the Gypsy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many of Juan's post cards depict?
(a) The largest towns in Guatemala.
(b) The largest towns in North Dakota.
(c) The largest towns in Chile.
(d) The largest towns in Argentina.

2. What is a casita?
(a) Another name for Juan's hut.
(b) A small, domesticated bird.
(c) A small, domesticated ferret-like creature.
(d) A large fish that provides sustenance to many of the people of Argentina.

3. What is a currycomb?
(a) A tool to take the dirt out of a horse's hoofs.
(b) A horse comb.
(c) A comb to remove fleas and ticks from a dog.
(d) A rope to tie a horse.

4. What does scratching signify to Chúcaro?
(a) Friendship.
(b) Who is dominant.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A challenge.

5. What does a poster on Juan's wall depict?
(a) The Andes Mountains.
(b) A picture of a wanted outlaw.
(c) The Amazon River.
(d) The Dakota Badlands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was once a strong man?

2. Of what material is Juan's home made?

3. What animal does Pedro see at the opening of Chapter 1?

4. Who does Pedro ask for help in handling the animal?

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

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