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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 61 - 75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does don Pedro owe the most money to?
(a) Eduviges Dyada.
(b) Father Rentería.
(c) His wife.
(d) The Preciado family.

2. What does Father Rentería do in order to help himself go to sleep?
(a) He counts sheep.
(b) He recites the names of the saints.
(c) He takes a warm bath.
(d) He drinks hot milk.

3. Why can't the boy's family buy a new mill?
(a) They have to pay for the boy's grandfather's funeral.
(b) They pay too much in tithes to the church.
(c) They don't have any money.
(d) All answers are correct.

4. Why does Pedro say he loves Dolores?
(a) Because of her eyes.
(b) Because she is so honest.
(c) Because she has borne him a son.
(d) Because she is rich.

5. What does Damiana do when she happens upon a wake?
(a) She sings her favorite song.
(b) She begins to dance.
(c) She recites "The Lord's Prayer".
(d) She faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy's mother want him to buy for her?

2. Where is Juan's body found?

3. What is Dorotea's nickname?

4. What is it that Fulgor wants to remember to tell don Pedro about his upcoming marriage?

5. Why can't Chona run off with her lover?

(see the answer key)

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