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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pedro Páramo, pages 37 - 47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Miguel tell Ana about why he comes to her window?
(a) He says he has come to ask forgiveness.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) He wants to borrow money.
(d) He asks if her can live with her family.

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

3. Why does Pedro say he loves Dolores?
(a) Because of her eyes.
(b) Because she is rich.
(c) Because she has borne him a son.
(d) Because she is so honest.

4. At Miguel's funeral mass, what does the priest fail to do before leaving the church?
(a) Lock the doors.
(b) Bless himself.
(c) Offer the final benediction.
(d) Hear confessions.

5. How many children are in Damiana's family?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Two.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Nine.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Abundio go deaf?

2. Where is Doña Eduviges' house located?

3. What is unusual about the man and woman that Juan meets in the ramshackle house?

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

5. Why is don Pedro upset over Fulgor's arrangements for his marriage to Dolores?

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