Burro Genius Trivia Quiz

Answer: Mundo

His full name was Victor Reymundo Villasenor. So he was called Mundo for short.

Answer: 3rd

That's right, he flunked the third grade. He would have flunked again but his parents took him out and put him in a Catholic school.

Answer: True

That was the reason he failed the third grade. It wasn't until he was a grown man that he was tested and diagnosed with extreme dyslexia.

Answer: Shep

Shep was his brother's dog. When his brother died the dog disappeared. The workers on the ranch where Victor lived told him that the dog went to intercept his brother's soul and lead him to heaven.

Answer: dolphins

The horse somehow was able to communicate with the dolphins. It was a magical moment for both Victor and Midnight Duke.

Answer: blackmail

He actually did blackmail people. He blackmailed his cousin Chemo when he caught Chemo and a girl in the barn. He also blackmailed his sister's friends when they wanted to have a party. Later on his dad finds out and starts to give him money.

Answer: 5 cents

Judy actually wanted Victor to teach her how to blackmail; he tells her that she just needs to watch people and find out information so she can blackmail them. She can't find out any thing so she comes up with the plan of charging Victor and his friend a nickel for showing her undies.

Answer: true

The kids start playing marbles at school and Victor wants to know how to be the best. So, Joseph takes him under his wing and teaches Victor everything he knew about playing marbles. Victor becomes one of the best shooters at school.

Answer: the bull's cooked head on the table

Victor's parents built a huge house on their ranch, and when it was time to have a housewarming party they wanted the best. The party was to last for three days. They had cooked goats, pigs, and a steer. They cooked the entire head and put it on the buffet table. When the mayor's wife saw it she screamed, and had to be taken indoors to calm down.

Answer: Mr. Swift

Mr. Swift was only the substitute for three days but he made a huge impression on Victor. He had the class write a paper about any subject they wanted to, with no worries about grammar and spelling. It was the first A that Victor ever got.

I just want to thank you for taking this quiz. Victor Villasenor is such a great writer. If you haven't read "Rain of Gold" or "Thirteen Senses" I highly recommend them. And remember...you are a burro genius miracle worker!