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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does don Pedro initially think that happens to his son?
(a) That he commits suicide.
(b) That he turns into a ghost.
(c) That someone kills him.
(d) That he runs away.

2. What does Dorotea carry around with her?
(a) A crucifix.
(b) A bundle of clothes to look like a baby.
(c) A bouquet of dead flowers.
(d) A rag doll.

3. Who comes to comfort Susana after she learns of her father's death?
(a) Don Pedro.
(b) Dorotea.
(c) Father Rentería.
(d) Miguel's ghost.

4. Why does Susana tell Justina she can't leave?
(a) Because she is cursed.
(b) Because she has nowhere else to go.
(c) Because no one loves her like she does.
(d) Because she owes her money.

5. Who tells don Pedro that Fulgor is dead?
(a) El Tartamudo.
(b) Juan.
(c) Eduviges.
(d) Miguel's ghost.

6. How many men does don Pedro offer to assist the revolution?
(a) Twenty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Sixty.

7. Why does Father Rentería scold his first penitent of the day?
(a) She is drunk.
(b) She is late.
(c) She is telling lies.
(d) She kills someone.

8. What do the women in the town notice about Susana's window?
(a) Don Pedro is sneaking into it.
(b) It is covered with black crepe.
(c) It is dark.
(d) There is a light on in the room.

9. What are the people who come from Apango doing in Comala?
(a) Going to a funeral.
(b) Starting war.
(c) Robbing graves.
(d) Selling things.

10. Who is the shot that kills don Lucas intended for?
(a) His son.
(b) The groom at the wedding.
(c) His sister.
(d) The man selling him a horse.

11. How long does don Pedro wait for Susana's return?
(a) One hundred days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One year.
(d) Thirty years.

12. What are the only fruits that Father Rentería has been able to grow?
(a) Guavas and figs.
(b) Strawberries and dates.
(c) Oranges and guavas.
(d) Limes and oranges.

13. What happens right before don Pedro's death that finally empties the town of men?
(a) There is a drought.
(b) There is an earthquake.
(c) The Cristeros War breaks out.
(d) There is a flood.

14. What does don Pedro give the lawyer for his troubles?
(a) Nothing.
(b) One thousand pesos.
(c) A horse.
(d) A house..

15. What is the name of Susana's dead husband?
(a) Florencio.
(b) Abundio.
(c) Juan.
(d) Miguel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dorotea tell Juan she sees?

2. Who owns the store that Abundio goes into?

3. Who does don Pedro summon to see him in order to discuss the revolution?

4. What does Damiana hear that reminds her of the Devil?

5. Why don't the people who come from Apango bring ocote pine and oak mulch?

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