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The Pearl | Quiz

John Steinbeck
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The Pearl | Quiz

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1)

What does the doctor say when he hears about Kino's pearl? (from Chapter 3)

"He stole it!"
"I will visit him later today."
"He tried to rob me."
"He is a patient of mine."
2)

What time of day do the trackers reach the pool near Kino's family? (from Chapter 6)

Midnight.
Dusk.
Late Evening.
Early morning.
3)

What is Kino's first promise spoken out loud when asked about the pearl? (from Chapter 3)

That he and Juana will be married.
That he will buy a car.
That he will move.
That he will buy Juana jewelry.
4)

Who does Kino squat with the afternoon they find the pearl? (from Chapter 3)

Coyotito.
Apolonia.
The priest.
Juana.
5)

What animal greets Kino by the fire on the evening he found the pearl? (from Chapter 3)

A large bird.
A black cat.
A thin dog that he doesn't know.
the same goat he saw that morning.
6)

What is the pearl wrapped in on the day of its sale? (from Chapter 4)

A new piece of cloth.
Old, soft deerskin.
A piece of paper.
One of Juana's shawls.
7)

Where does Kino place Juana and Coyotito for the night while in the moutains in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

In a massive cave that holds cave water.
By a large rock.
Under a tree.
In a shallow cave.
8)

Which songs are in Kino's head as he sneaks up on the trackers? (from Chapter 6)

Song of Evil and Song of the Family.
Song of the Family and Song of Hope.
Song of the Family and Song of the Enemy.
Song of Anger and Song of the Pearl.
9)

What does Juana dress Coyotito in on the morning of the pearl sale? (from Chapter 4)

A brown sack.
A shawl.
He's covered in seaweed.
His baptism clothes.
10)

What does Kino imagine that Coyotito will wear after he buys new clothes? (from Chapter 3)

Bright socks with no holes.
A button-down shirt for school.
A blue sailor suit from the United States.
A large brown hat to shade his face.
11)

Which one of these things was not borrowed by Juan for Kino? (from Chapter 5)

A block of salt.
A long knife.
A bag of red beans and rice.
A rifle.
12)

What is the highest offer Kino gets for his pearl in Chapter 4? (from Chapter 4)

Fifteen hundred pesos.
Two dollars.
Two million pesos.
Fifty pesos.
13)

How does the priest treat Kino and his family in Chapter 3? (from Chapter 3)

Like thieves.
Like children.
Like slaves.
Like mute people.
14)

What gives Kino a strong sense of protection during his and his family's running escape in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

His knife.
The ancient magic.
A large stone he is carrying.
His rifle.
15)

What is Kino's house crowded with after the pearl's discovery? (from Chapter 3)

doctors.
Oyster shells.
Brown seaweed.
Neighbors.
16)

What happens to Kino's home in Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

They ransack it and put a fire to it.
The neighbors all stand around it, waiting for Kino to return.
They allow another family to live inside it.
They bulldoze it.
17)

Which songs are in Kino's head as he and his family are running away in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

Song of the Pearl and Song of the Family.
Song of Evil and Song of the Pearl.
Song of Hope and Song of Happiness.
Song of Hope and Song of the Pearl.
18)

What is the lowest amount of money offered to Kino for the pearl? (from Chapter 4)

15 pesos.
Ten pesos.
500 pesos.
Two pesos.
19)

What song is in Kino's head as he races over the mountains in Chapter 6? (from Chapter 6)

Song of Desperation.
Song of Evil.
Song of Hope.
Song of the Pearl.
20)

What does Juana say when Kino leaves to kill the trackers? (from Chapter 6)

The Lord's Prayer.
Ancient magic and Hail Mary prayers.
Incoherent mumbling.
Good riddance.
21)

What material makes up the homes by Kino's hut? (from Chapter 4)

Wood.
Dirt.
Stones.
Brush.
22)

What happens after Kino reacts to Juana moving the pearl in Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

He is attacked by a dark figure.
He trips and breaks his leg.
He gets lost going home.
He is attacked by a dog.
23)

What does the first pearl buyer in Chapter 4 say about the great pearl? (from Chapter 4)

It is a joke.
It is too small.
It is too large.
It is too yellow.
24)

Where do Kino and Juana watch their house being destroyed in Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

From the beach coast.
From the mountain cliffs.
From the cracks in Juan's home.
From the street.
25)

What does Kino become when he has the pearl? (from Chapter 3)

Every man's enemy.
The richest man in town.
Everyone's best friend.
A nominee for sainthood.
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