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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruiz have in his hand when he confronts Ramun at the lagoon?
(a) The pearl.
(b) A gun.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A knife.

2. What does Mr. Salazar suggest they do with the characteristic that disappoints Ramun and his father?
(a) Sand it out.
(b) Break the pearl into small pieces.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Cut it out.

3. Before his death, who is the most educated man in Ramun's village?
(a) Ramun's father.
(b) Ramun's grandfather.
(c) Ramun.
(d) Father Linares.

4. Whose voice does Ramun hear when he reaches the lagoon?
(a) His father's.
(b) Sevillano's.
(c) Manta Diablo's.
(d) Luzon's.

5. What does Ramun's father repeat three times when he realizes that the pearl is not a fake?
(a) Madre de Dios.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Where did you find it?
(d) My son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many attempts does it take Ramun before he finally frees the oyster?

2. What is blessed during the celebration?

3. Why does La Paz hold a celebration?

4. How many times is an item or person paraded around the plaza during the celebration?

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

(see the answer key)

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