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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do gauchos usually cook their meat?
(a) On a grill over an open fire.
(b) In pits on hot stones.
(c) Boiled with potatoes.
(d) In stews.

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

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

4. How is Juan often different from the other men in the area?
(a) He can predict the weather days ahead of time.
(b) He is raising a young boy by himself.
(c) He can make animals obey him.
(d) He keeps to himself.

5. How old is Pedro when his mother dies?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) She is still alive.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the mayordomo who lives near Juan and Pedro inspire awe?

2. What is the largest city in Argentina?

3. What does Juan do one day when he says he is happy?

4. How many farms are grouped into a large estate?

5. Who was once a strong man?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two other pictures in Juan's hut?

2. Explain what is said about Juan's kerchiefs.

3. How does Armando do on the first lasso attempt and what is the people's reaction?

4. What is happening around Juan as he is working?

5. What are some of the jobs of the mayordomo?

6. What postcards does Juan have?

7. What does the Vaquero suggest about the situation with Chúcaro?

8. What is the result of Juan's being fired?

9. What is said about Armando being spoiled and how is that demonstrated when Armando greets the mayordomo?

10. What do the gauchos love to do when they gather?

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