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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 25 - 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the boy's mother want him to buy for her?
(a) A new coat.
(b) Black taffeta and some aspirin.
(c) A kettle.
(d) Flowers.

2. Where is Juan planning on staying while in Comala?
(a) At the Media Luna ranch.
(b) At the church.
(c) At the burro driver's house.
(d) Doña Eduviges' house.

3. Who tells Juan to go to Comala?
(a) Pedro Páramo.
(b) His mother.
(c) His brother.
(d) Father Rentería.

4. According to Damiana, what happens in the room Juan is staying in at Eduviges' house?
(a) Someone is hanged there.
(b) It is infested with spiders.
(c) He is born there.
(d) His father dies there.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the shopkeeper?

2. What does the boy's grandmother want him to do for her?

3. What happens to Pedro's father?

4. What is Inocencio Osorio's nickname?

5. What does Eduviges want Juan to do before he goes to sleep?

(see the answer key)

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