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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Ana's uncle taught her about forgiveness?
(a) He told her that only priests can forgive.
(b) He told her never to forgive a Páramo.
(c) He told her everyone is evil.
(d) He told her she must never hate anyone.

2. How old is Damiana when her sister dies?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Two.
(c) Nine.
(d) Twelve.

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

4. What is the name of the shopkeeper?
(a) Eduviges Dyada.
(b) Doña Inés Villalpando.
(c) Justina Díaz.
(d) Damiana Cisneros.

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

6. Why can't the boy's family buy a new mill?
(a) They have to pay for the boy's grandfather's funeral.
(b) They don't have any money.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) They pay too much in tithes to the church.

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

8. What do Juan and the burro driver have in common?
(a) They have the same father.
(b) They are in love with the same woman.
(c) They both are miners.
(d) They have the same mother.

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

10. Who does don Pedro owe the most money to?
(a) His wife.
(b) Father Rentería.
(c) The Preciado family.
(d) Eduviges Dyada.

11. What does the woman tell Juan to drink?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Her tears.
(d) Orange-blossom tea.

12. When Juan awakes, where does the woman say that Donis goes?
(a) To find a lost calf.
(b) To go to a fiesta.
(c) To kill himself.
(d) To go to mass.

13. What is Osorio's other talent?
(a) He is a good cook.
(b) He is a gifted blacksmith.
(c) He is a conjurer.
(d) He can speak seven languages.

14. How does Dolores say she will tell her sister about her upcoming wedding?
(a) She does not want to tell her about it.
(b) She will send a message to her in her dreams.
(c) She will send her a letter.
(d) She will have Eduviges tell her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does don Pedro's father initially want to do with his son?

2. What is sitting next to Juan when he wakes up?

3. What is Inocencio's job at the Media Luna ranch?

4. Why do the men who carry Miguel's coffin complaining after his burial?

5. What is the earliest date that Dolores says she can be married?

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