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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) A comet passes by.
(b) A meteor shower.
(c) A full moon.
(d) An eclipse.

2. What makes Ana unsure of who rapes her?
(a) She can't see her attacker's face.
(b) She is told it is two different people.
(c) Her uncle threatens her not to tell who it is.
(d) She doesn't remember the incident.

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

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

5. What does Rogelio asked young Pedro to do for him?
(a) Find him a job.
(b) Buy supplies.
(c) Watch his little boy.
(d) Build a coffin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does don Pedro owe the most money to?

2. How does Damiana originally know Juan?

3. What is the official charge against Toribio Aldrete?

4. What is Inocencio Osorio's nickname?

5. Why does the priest hate Miguel?

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