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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 11 - 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the women in the boy's house saying a novena?
(a) For financial prosperity.
(b) To improve the boy's health.
(c) To mourn his grandfather's death.
(d) For all the pregnant women.

2. Where does Juan first meet the burro driver?
(a) At Dona Eduviges' house.
(b) At the crossroads called Los Encuentros.
(c) At the Media Luna ranch.
(d) At Contla.

3. What does the burro driver tell Juan happens to don Pedro?
(a) He died years ago.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) He owns the Media Luna ranch.
(d) He is "living bile".

4. What does the medal around Eduviges' neck say?
(a) "Heaven is a place of hope."
(b) "Refuge of Sinners."
(c) "Go in Peace."
(d) "God bless you."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juan carry in his pocket to remind him of his mother?

2. What is the name of the shopkeeper?

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

4. What promise does Dolorita and Eduviges make to each other?

5. Where does Dolores' sister live?

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