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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mystery is discussed at the opening of Chapter 9?
(a) Juan's kerchief.
(b) Some missing sheep.
(c) Chúcaro.
(d) The missing donkey.

2. How was the table in Juan's home made?
(a) He has no table in his home.
(b) Made of bricks and mortar.
(c) Carved.
(d) Made by hand out of clay.

3. How old is Pedro?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 15.
(d) 7.

4. What is another thing the mayordomo does?
(a) Barters for new livestock.
(b) Goes to meetings in Buenos Aires.
(c) Works in the fields to train others.
(d) Decides when to sell land.

5. What is a physical feature of the mayordomo near Juan and Pedro?
(a) Very short.
(b) Blind in one eye.
(c) Tall.
(d) Very fat.

6. Where are the waterfalls that are depicted on a poster?
(a) Patia.
(b) Cisne.
(c) Iguaçu.
(d) Pascua.

7. What is maté?
(a) A seasoning for meat.
(b) A corn paste.
(c) A drink.
(d) A type of potato.

8. To whom does the Pampas "sing"?
(a) The scientists who come to study it.
(b) Those who are close to it.
(c) No one.
(d) The animals who live there.

9. What is the largest city in Argentina?
(a) Buenos Aires.
(b) Chaco.
(c) Salta.
(d) Chubut.

10. How often does Juan go to village dances?
(a) Twice a month.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Weekly.
(d) Never.

11. Who are Pedro's gaucho friends?
(a) Carlos and Jose.
(b) Jose and Carmen.
(c) Paco and Carlos.
(d) Carlos and Carmen.

12. Who does Pedro ask for help in handling the animal?
(a) His older brother.
(b) His father.
(c) His grandfather.
(d) His older cousin.

13. For what are 1000 pesos offered?
(a) To anyone who can climb the east side of a mountain.
(b) To anyone who can catch the pink stallion.
(c) To anyone who can ride a particularly mean bull.
(d) The wanted man in the poster.

14. What is an estancia?
(a) A change from one type of crop to another.
(b) A series of farms.
(c) A break in the river flow.
(d) A bend in the river.

15. What is one of the most vexing aspects of the weather on the Pampas?
(a) The sun is quite hot at times.
(b) Flooding.
(c) Blizzards.
(d) Tornadoes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does the Pampas show color?

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

4. To what group of people does Pedro belong?

5. Who has a bronze, ruddy face?

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