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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. Who tells Juan where to stay while in Comala?
(a) His mother.
(b) Abundio.
(c) Dorotea.
(d) Doña Eduviges.

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

3. What is Abundio's main job in Comala?
(a) To teach the children.
(b) To bring the mail.
(c) To take care of the horses.
(d) To settle minor legal disputes.

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

5. What is Inocencio Osorio's nickname?
(a) Chief.
(b) Cockleburr.
(c) Firebrand.
(d) Chucho.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Pedro's father?

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

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

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

5. Why does Juan Preciado come to Comala?

(see the answer key)

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