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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What form of transportation does Soto Luzon use to visit Ramun?
(a) Car.
(b) Foot.
(c) Train.
(d) Canoe.

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

4. Who does Ruiz go to help when Mr. Salazar's boat is overloaded with oysters?
(a) Ramun.
(b) No one.
(c) Divers from the rest of the fleet.
(d) Divers from a different fleet.

5. What is the first step to pearl diving that Luzon shows Ramun?
(a) Where to dock the boat.
(b) Breathing exercises.
(c) Where to find pearls.
(d) How to dive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What opportunity emerges that allows Ramun to convince his father to let him join a pearl diving expedition?

2. What does Ramun long to become at the beginning of the novel?

3. When diving, what must Ramun and Soto avoid?

4. What sign of respect does Soto Luzon show Manta Diablo?

5. How many eyes is the Manta Diablo said to have?

(see the answer key)

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