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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ramun react when his mother tells him stories of Manta Diablo?
(a) He cries.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He has no reaction.
(d) He hides in his closet.

2. What name is Gaspar Ruiz also known as?
(a) The Indian.
(b) Sevillano.
(c) Salazar.
(d) Seville de Paz.

3. Who blesses Mr. Salazar's fleet before it sets out on an expedition?
(a) No one.
(b) Ramun's father.
(c) Father Gallardo.
(d) Father Linares.

4. Which boat does Ramun travel on?
(a) Santa Theresa.
(b) Santa Anna.
(c) Santa Maria.
(d) None.

5. What does Ramun long to become at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A father.
(b) A shark fisherman.
(c) A ship's captain.
(d) A pearl diver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a fiesta?

2. How long can Gaspar Ruiz stay underwater when diving for pearls?

3. Who does Ruiz go to help when Mr. Salazar's boat is overloaded with oysters?

4. What does Ramun's mother threaten him with when he misbehaves as a child?

5. What occupation is Ramun's father famous for?

(see the answer key)

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