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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the thing of highest value for Kino and his family?
(a) His carving stick.
(b) His snorkeling gear.
(c) His home.
(d) His canoe.

2. What does one pearl buyer call the great pearl?
(a) A monstrosity.
(b) A fake concoction made by Juana.
(c) A surprise.
(d) A beautiful thing of great value.

3. In Chapter 2, what two things does Kino tie his two ropes to?
(a) The boat and a bunch of oysters.
(b) The boat and a heavy stone.
(c) A basket and the boat.
(d) A heavy stone and a basket.

4. What does Juana do when she hears Kino coming after her in Chapter 5?
(a) She throws a rock at him.
(b) She runs.
(c) She jumps in the water.
(d) She turns and faces him.

5. What does the welcoming pearl buyer put by his desk in Chapter 4?
(a) A scarlet hibiscus flower.
(b) A small knife.
(c) A silver pen.
(d) A wad of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the lowest amount of money offered to Kino for the pearl?

2. What does Juan Tomas do when he sees Kino and Juana on the run?

3. How far away is the capital from Kino's home?

4. What does the doctor gives Coyotito in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Kino still keep the pearl despite all that happens in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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