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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 25 - 37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Juan planning on staying while in Comala?
(a) At the church.
(b) At the burro driver's house.
(c) At the Media Luna ranch.
(d) Doña Eduviges' house.

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

3. What does the boy's grandmother want him to do for her?
(a) Grind the chocolate.
(b) Take care of the horses.
(c) Clean the house.
(d) Shell the corn.

4. What does Juan carry in his pocket to remind him of his mother?
(a) A letter from her.
(b) A pressed flower.
(c) A photograph of her.
(d) A scrap of her rebozo.

5. What does Osorio tell Dolores she must not do on her wedding night?
(a) Lie with a man.
(b) Eat.
(c) Go to church.
(d) Wear white.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juan Preciado come to Comala?

2. Why can't the boy's family buy a new mill?

3. What does Eduviges want Juan to do before he goes to sleep?

4. What is Inocencio Osorio's nickname?

5. Why does Pedro say he loves Dolores?

(see the answer key)

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