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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Damiana do when she happens upon a wake?
2. Who is the old woman that comes into the house?
3. Why do the men who carry Miguel's coffin complaining after his burial?
4. What is Damiana's sister's name?
5. Where is Juan's body found?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does María Dyada believe that her sister Eduviges is worthy of redemption?
2. How does what happens to Toribio Aldrete confirm don Pedro's immoral behavior?
3. Explain Miguel Paramo's fate.
4. What does the burro driver tell Juan about how don Pedro treats women?
5. How do Pedro and Dolores part ways?
6. What does the woman tell Juan about nights in Comala?
7. What is Dorotea's first dream?
8. How does the woman explain her sin during confession?
9. What does the woman tell Juan about the roads leaving from Comala?
10. What clues are you given as to the boy's family's financial situation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Susana's character is revealed to the reader almost entirely through her memories and delusions as heard from her grave. Give examples of the ways in which she is revealed to be losing her mind. Do you think her madness is a protective mechanism against the forces around her or an escape from them? How does Susana's behavior affect those around her, including Father Rentería, Justina, and Pedro? Do you think that Susana is a sympathetic character? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Don Pedro is a complex character. When the reader is introduced to him as a young boy, he is dreamy, innocent, and consumed with love for Susana. Over time, however, we see Pedro commit evil acts without regards to the feeling of others. Based on what you know about tragic heroes,do consider Pedro a tragic figure? Why or why not? Use specific examples from the text and compose an essay addressing the following aspects of his character:
- How do Pedro's emotions affect his actions?
- How do Fulgor's dealings with Pedro show the dual nature of Pedro's character?
- How does Pedro's reactions to Toribio and El Tilucate reveal his dual nature?
- What do you think is behind his unethical behavior? Why does he do the things that he does?
Essay Topic 3
Pedro has very different relationships with the three sons that we meet in the novel: Juan, Abundio, and Miguel. Compare and contrast his relationship with his three sons. Address the following:
- Legitimate versus illegitimate status
- Are his sons good or evil?
- How has being the son of Pedro Páramo affected each son's life for better or worse?
After comparing and contrasting the relationship Pedro has with his three sons, explain whether or not you think Pedro is a truly evil father? Does he do anything right? Using clues from the text, describe what you think Pedro's relationship is like with his own father? How do you think this affects his relationship with his own sons?
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