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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 47 - 61.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Damiana originally know Juan?
(a) She takes care of him when he is a baby.
(b) She is his girlfriend.
(c) She is his real mother.
(d) She is his mother's best friend.

2. What is unusual about the man and woman that Juan meets in the ramshackle house?
(a) They have horrible facial scars.
(b) They are naked.
(c) They can't speak.
(d) They are identical twins.

3. Where is Miguel's spirit been seen in the first days after his death?
(a) At Eduviges' house.
(b) In the sky.
(c) In Contla at the home of his lady friend.
(d) At Media Luna.

4. Why does Eduviges feel she must take care of Juan?
(a) Because she was friends with his mother.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Because his mother told him he would be coming.
(d) Because he should have been her son.

5. When Fulgor Sedano visits don Pedro for the second time, how many black bows are hanging on his door?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Damiana say she hears "night after night"?

2. What is Osorio's other talent?

3. What astronomical event occurs on the evening of Miguel's funeral?

4. At Miguel's funeral mass, what does the priest fail to do before leaving the church?

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

(see the answer key)

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