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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Osorio tell Dolores she must not do on her wedding night?
(a) Lie with a man.
(b) Wear white.
(c) Eat.
(d) Go to church.

5. Where is Juan planning on staying while in Comala?
(a) Doña Eduviges' house.
(b) At the Media Luna ranch.
(c) At the burro driver's house.
(d) At the church.

6. What happens to Juan's mother?
(a) She dies a week before he gets to Comala.
(b) She is kidnapped.
(c) She dies the day before he gets to Comala.
(d) She dies the day before he gets to Comala.

7. What month is it when Juan dies?
(a) April.
(b) August.
(c) December.
(d) February.

8. What do the man and the woman remember hearing Juan say?
(a) That he is a traveling musician.
(b) Something about his father.
(c) That he is indebted to a local landowner.
(d) That he is a ghost.

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

10. What is Osorio's other talent?
(a) He is a good cook.
(b) He is a gifted blacksmith.
(c) He is a conjurer.
(d) He can speak seven languages.

11. How does Abundio go deaf?
(a) He is shot by a revolutionary.
(b) He is burned.
(c) A rocket goes off near his head.
(d) It is a result of a childhood illness.

12. What is Abundio's main job in Comala?
(a) To take care of the horses.
(b) To settle minor legal disputes.
(c) To bring the mail.
(d) To teach the children.

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

14. Who tells Juan where to stay while in Comala?
(a) Abundio.
(b) Doña Eduviges.
(c) Dorotea.
(d) His mother.

15. How does Dolores say she will tell her sister about her upcoming wedding?
(a) She will send her a letter.
(b) She will send a message to her in her dreams.
(c) She does not want to tell her about it.
(d) She will have Eduviges tell her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the old woman that comes into the house?

2. What does the woman tell Juan to drink?

3. What do Juan and the burro driver have in common?

4. What does the boy's grandmother want him to do for her?

5. Why does Eduviges feel she must take care of Juan?

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