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

2. Who tells Juan to go to Comala?
(a) Pedro Páramo.
(b) His mother.
(c) Father Rentería.
(d) His brother.

3. What does the burro driver tell Juan is "a plague that takes over a person's house the minute they leave"?
(a) Creosote bush.
(b) Loneliness.
(c) Spiderwebs.
(d) Moths.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does don Pedro's father initially want to do with his son?

2. Why are the women in the boy's house saying a novena?

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

4. Where is Doña Eduviges' house located?

5. Why does Dolores try to delay her wedding to Pedro?

(see the answer key)

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