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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mr. Salazar ask Ramun to fetch when he sends him out during the negotiations?
(a) The other pearl dealers in La Paz.
(b) Father Gallardo.
(c) Gaspar Ruiz.
(d) No one.

2. How many pesos does Mr. Salazar want for the pearl?
(a) 20,000.
(b) 0.
(c) 1,000,000.
(d) 10,000.

3. How many days do Ramun and Soto Luzon dive together?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

4. How much money does the buyer(s) bring with them?
(a) Undisclosed amounts.
(b) One million dollars.
(c) None.
(d) A satchel full.

5. How many pesos does the buyer(s) offer?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 0.
(c) 20,000.
(d) 1,000,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ramun and Soto Luzon arrive at their destination, what is ominously circling the boat?

2. On the first day that Ramun is with Luzon, how long do they sleep?

3. What demeaning term do the buyer(s) refer to the pearl as?

4. What do Ruiz and Ramun see many of when they are on their voyage together?

5. How does Mr. Salazar ultimately dispose of the pearl?

(see the answer key)

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