This exercise tests your knowledge of Argentina.

1. C

The street in which The Museo al Aire Libre (The Open-Air Museum) is called **El Caminito.**

1. A

Buenos Aires is a port city, so the people are called **porteños**.

3. B

The Obelisk of Buenos Aires can be found in the **Plaza de la República.**

See the explanation.

1. C
2. A
3. B

This exercise tests your knowledge of Argentina. You should answer whether the following statements about Argentina are *true* or *false*.

1. **True**

It is true that the currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso.

2. **False**

It is false that Benito Quinquela Martín grew up in San Telmo. He grew up in the neighborhood of La Boca.

3. **True**

It is true that matambre is a typical dish in Argentina.

4. **True**

La Boca is known for its colorful houses, so this statement is true.

5. **False**

Argentina is located in South America, not in Central.

See the explanation.

1. T
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F

The pampas in Argentina are vast grasslands used to raise cattle, primarily cows. That is why in Argentina, meat is a staple food in their cuisine.

Another factor that influenced Argentine cuisine is Italian immigration. As many Italians migrated to Argentina, they brought their exquisite cuisine with them.