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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is sitting next to Juan when he wakes up?
(a) A cat.
(b) A jug of coffee.
(c) A book of poetry.
(d) A sack of money.

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

4. Where is Juan buried?
(a) With his mother.
(b) At the Media Luna ranch.
(c) With Dorotea.
(d) In an unmarked grave in the desert.

5. Why do the men who carry Miguel's coffin complaining after his burial?
(a) They are hungry.
(b) They aren't paid for their efforts.
(c) They are in physical pain.
(d) They all are in love with the same woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does don Pedro owe the most money to?

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

3. What is Osorio's other talent?

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

5. What is Eduviges' house full of?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the woman tell Juan about nights in Comala?

2. Why is Father Rentería conflicted after Miguel's death?

3. Why are the two women that Juan encounters in the street worried?

4. What does Juan Preciado hope to accomplish by finding his father?

5. Describe the relationship between don Pedro and Dolores.

6. Why does Juan's mother hate having her picture taken?

7. What is Dorotea's second dream?

8. How does what happens to Toribio Aldrete confirm don Pedro's immoral behavior?

9. Why is the priest reluctant to marry don Pedro and Dolores?

10. Describe the encounter between Father Rentería and María Dyada after Eduviges' death.

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