The Roundup at Rio Ranch Quiz

What is the purpose of the roundup?

• To put out big blocks of salt

• To count the cows in the back pasture

• To fix broken fences

• To check the water in the tanks

What does the word 'Vaqueros' mean?

• Horses

• Mustangs

• Cattle

• Cowboys

What is a lariat?

• A western saddle

• A post hole digger

• A saddle horn

• A long nylon rope

What do the cow dogs do during the roundup?

• Fix broken fences

• Help round up the cattle

• Inspect the cows for health

• Count the cows and calves

What do Papa and Antonio do with the cows?

• Put out big blocks of salt

• Rope them with their lariats

• Check the water in the tanks

• Fix broken fences

What do they do after moving the cows to the East pasture?

• Count the cows and calves

• Fix broken fences

• Check the water in the tanks

• Put out big blocks of salt

What does Jose use to rescue the calf?

• His saddlebag

• His lariat

• His bandana

• His saddle horn

What does grandfather say about Jose's rescue?

• Only a true cowboy can spot a calf in the brush, rope it, and pull it to safety

• Let's go eat

• Rounding up cattle is hard work

• Tell me more stories about the Vaqueros

What does Jose put on the calf's scratches?

• Medicine

• Water

• Salt

• Bandana

What does Jose do after rescuing the calf?

• Fixes broken fences

• Checks the water in the tanks

• Rides back to the back pasture

• Follows grandfather's truck home