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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 37 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is in the room Juan sleeps in during his first night in Comala?
(a) It is full of candles.
(b) It has other people sleeping in it.
(c) It is completely empty.
(d) It is full of cats.

2. What makes Ana believe it is Miguel Páramo who rapes her?
(a) Her uncle tells her it is him.
(b) He looks like him.
(c) He tells her his name.
(d) She has a dream that it is him.

3. What does the boy's mother want him to do?
(a) Clean the house.
(b) Help his grandmother shell corn.
(c) Find a missing book.
(d) Take care of the horses.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the man and woman that Juan meets in the ramshackle house?

2. What is the official charge against Toribio Aldrete?

3. Where is Juan the day before he gets to Comala?

4. How does Dolores say she will tell her sister about her upcoming wedding?

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

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