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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ramun's father promise Ramun when he turns sixteen?
(a) He promises that Ramun can pearl dive.
(b) He promises to close his pearl business.
(c) He does not promise Ramun anything.
(d) He promises that Ramun can run a fleet of ships.

2. When diving, what must Ramun and Soto avoid?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Giant clams.
(c) Squid.
(d) Manta Diablo.

3. How many pearls does Soto Luzon bring with him?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) None.

4. Is Soto Luzon older or younger than Ramun?
(a) The reader is unable to determine his age from the text.
(b) Younger.
(c) The same age.
(d) Older.

5. Who dives when Mr. Salazar's fleet reaches the oyster beds?
(a) Ruiz and Ramun.
(b) Mr. Salazar and Ruiz.
(c) Ruiz and the Indian.
(d) Ramun and Mr. Salazar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a fiesta?

2. Even though Ramun now has adult status in the community, what doesn't Ramun feel like?

3. How old is Ramun at the beginning of the story?

4. What skills does Ramun quickly learn?

5. How many carats is Soto's pearl?

(see the answer key)

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