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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Inocencio Osorio's nickname?
(a) Firebrand.
(b) Chief.
(c) Cockleburr.
(d) Chucho.

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

4. What does the priest drink every night at suppertime?
(a) Tea.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) Hot chocolate.

5. What has Ana's uncle taught her about forgiveness?
(a) He told her never to forgive a Páramo.
(b) He told her she must never hate anyone.
(c) He told her that only priests can forgive.
(d) He told her everyone is evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Damiana originally know Juan?

2. How old is Damiana when her sister dies?

3. What happens to Pedro's father?

4. Who tells Juan where to stay while in Comala?

5. Who does don Pedro owe the most money to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are the two women that Juan encounters in the street worried?

2. Why does María Dyada believe that her sister Eduviges is worthy of redemption?

3. What are the two men who Juan hears in the street discussing?

4. Why is Father Rentería conflicted after Miguel's death?

5. What does the woman tell Juan about nights in Comala?

6. What is the deal that Abundio and Eduviges make?

7. Why does Fulgor end up working with don Pedro even after don Lucas' death?

8. What does the burro driver tell Juan about how don Pedro treats women?

9. What clues are you given as to the boy's family's financial situation?

10. What is Dorotea's second dream?

(see the answer keys)

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