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

2. Why is don Pedro upset over Fulgor's arrangements for his marriage to Dolores?
(a) Dolores' sister is not there.
(b) Susana isn't invited.
(c) It is on a Sunday.
(d) Fulgor doesn't ask for money.

3. What does the boy's mother want him to buy for her?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Black taffeta and some aspirin.
(c) A new coat.
(d) A kettle.

4. What is Dorotea's nickname?
(a) Angelita.
(b) La Cuarraca.
(c) Lola.
(d) La Bruja.

5. What place are the people who are lost looking for when they stop by the home of the man and the woman?
(a) Contla.
(b) Media Luna Ranch.
(c) The closest church.
(d) Los Confines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juan's tossing and turning remind the woman of?

2. What does the woman tell Juan to drink?

3. Who does Chona's lover say he runs off with instead?

4. What month is it when Juan dies?

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

(see the answer key)

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