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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 85 - 96.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Father Rentería and his confessor say about all fruits that grow in Comala?
(a) They are the sweetest.
(b) They have no taste.
(c) They make people happy who eat them.
(d) They are bitter.

2. Why can't Chona run off with her lover?
(a) She has too much debt.
(b) Her father is ill.
(c) She is married.
(d) She is in love with don Pedro.

3. What astronomical event occurs on the evening of Miguel's funeral?
(a) An eclipse.
(b) A comet passes by.
(c) A meteor shower.
(d) A full moon.

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

5. After learning what has happened to Miguel, what does don Pedro order to be done?
(a) Everyone in the family must confess.
(b) They must get a new priest.
(c) Miguel's horse be killed.
(d) Everyone in the town must wear black.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the first person in line at confession in Comala?

3. What are the people who come from Apango doing in Comala?

4. Who does Justina think is in Susana's room?

5. Where is Juan planning on staying while in Comala?

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