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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) A kettle.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Black taffeta and some aspirin.

2. At Miguel's funeral mass, what does the priest fail to do before leaving the church?
(a) Bless himself.
(b) Offer the final benediction.
(c) Lock the doors.
(d) Hear confessions.

3. What does the boy's grandmother want him to do for her?
(a) Take care of the horses.
(b) Shell the corn.
(c) Clean the house.
(d) Grind the chocolate.

4. How does Abundio go deaf?
(a) A rocket goes off near his head.
(b) He is shot by a revolutionary.
(c) It is a result of a childhood illness.
(d) He is burned.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Father Rentería do in order to help himself go to sleep?

2. What is Inocencio Osorio's nickname?

3. Where is Juan planning on staying while in Comala?

4. What makes Ana unsure of who rapes her?

5. Why can't the boy's family buy a new mill?

(see the answer key)

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