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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 astronomical event occurs on the evening of Miguel's funeral?
(a) An eclipse.
(b) A full moon.
(c) A comet passes by.
(d) A meteor shower.

2. What is the name of the shopkeeper?
(a) Damiana Cisneros.
(b) Doña Inés Villalpando.
(c) Justina Díaz.
(d) Eduviges Dyada.

3. How does Father Rentería suggest that María Dyada try to get redemption for her sister?
(a) Marry him.
(b) Join the revolution.
(c) Pay for Gregorian masses.
(d) Become a nun.

4. Where does Dolores' sister live?
(a) Contla.
(b) The Media Luna ranch.
(c) Colima.
(d) Next to Eduviges in Comala.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Eduviges that Juan is coming to town?

2. Who tells Juan where to stay while in Comala?

3. What is Eduviges' house full of?

4. What is Inocencio's job at the Media Luna ranch?

5. What does the burro driver tell Juan is "a plague that takes over a person's house the minute they leave"?

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