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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times is an item or person paraded around the plaza during the celebration?
(a) Zero times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Ten.

2. How many days pass between Mr. Salazar disposing of the pearl and the celebration held in La Paz?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 0.
(d) 10.

3. What tool does Ramun's father use to remove the disappointing characteristic?
(a) A piece of sandpaper.
(b) A sharped curved knife.
(c) He does not use any tools.
(d) A saw.

4. How many attempts does it take Ramun before he finally frees the oyster?
(a) 2.
(b) 9.
(c) The text doesn't say.
(d) 12.

5. Who is the second person Ramun runs into during his walk home from the celebration?
(a) Sevillano.
(b) No one.
(c) Gaspar Ruiz.
(d) Soto Luzon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ramun's father promise Ramun when he turns sixteen?

2. What is paraded around the plaza?

3. What is Ramun's position on the expedition?

4. A few days after Ramun joins his father's fleet who visits Ramun's father's business?

5. What other pearl does Ramun find in his prized oyster?

(see the answer key)

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