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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 61 - 75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juan think his mother dies of?
(a) Consumption.
(b) Sadness.
(c) A bad fall.
(d) Poisoning.

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. How does Father Rentería suggest that María Dyada try to get redemption for her sister?
(a) Join the revolution.
(b) Pay for Gregorian masses.
(c) Become a nun.
(d) Marry him.

4. When does Miguel first begin having girls procured for him?
(a) On his 13th birthday.
(b) After Fulgor encourages him to have women.
(c) After he loses a bet.
(d) When he is sick with the measles.

5. Why does the priest hate Miguel?
(a) He insults people and has no respect for anyone.
(b) He murders his brother.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) He rapes his niece.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children are in Damiana's family?

2. What is Galileo's wife's name?

3. After learning what has happened to Miguel, what does don Pedro order to be done?

4. Why are the women in the boy's house saying a novena?

5. What astronomical event occurs on the evening of Miguel's funeral?

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