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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 11 - 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Juan first meet the burro driver?
(a) At Dona Eduviges' house.
(b) At Contla.
(c) At the crossroads called Los Encuentros.
(d) At the Media Luna ranch.

2. Where is Doña Eduviges' house located?
(a) In the desert.
(b) In Contla.
(c) Next to a bridge by the river.
(d) In don Pedro's estate compound.

3. What is Eduviges' house full of?
(a) Her paintings.
(b) Plants.
(c) Other people's things.
(d) Cats.

4. Where does Dolores' sister live?
(a) Colima.
(b) Next to Eduviges in Comala.
(c) Contla.
(d) The Media Luna ranch.

5. What does the boy's mother want him to do?
(a) Find a missing book.
(b) Take care of the horses.
(c) Help his grandmother shell corn.
(d) Clean the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Juan Preciado come to Comala?

2. What does the medal around Eduviges' neck say?

3. What does the boy's mother say happens to him if he stays too long in the privy?

4. Who sleeps next to Pedro on his wedding night?

5. What happens to Pedro's father?

(see the answer key)

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