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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What skills does Ramun quickly learn?
(a) None, Ramun is lazy.
(b) The grading and valuation of the pearls.
(c) How to drive a stick shift car.
(d) The operations for running a fleet of ships.

2. What does Ramun do with the oyster when he realizes that it is too heavy to lift into his canoe?
(a) The oyster is not too heavy and he lifts it easily into the canoe.
(b) He leaves it where he found it.
(c) He swims with it to the beach.
(d) He ties it to the stern.

3. Where does Ramun's father wish to search for pearls?
(a) Luzon's lagoon.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

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

5. What occupation is Ramun's father famous for?
(a) Tuna fishing.
(b) Crab trapping.
(c) Hunting.
(d) Pearl dealing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Luzon search the secret location with Ramun?

2. What does Mr. Salazar suggest they do with the characteristic that disappoints Ramun and his father?

3. After the pearl is cut, what does Mr. Salazar proclaim to Ramun?

4. Who refuses to attend the celebration held in La Paz?

5. On the fourth morning, where does Ramun paddle to?

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