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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many eyes is the Manta Diablo said to have?
(a) One.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

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

3. How does Ramun pay Soto?
(a) He does not pay him.
(b) He underpays him.
(c) He writes a check.
(d) He overpays him.

4. How does Ramun feel about Soto's visit?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Ashamed.
(c) Mad.
(d) Thrilled.

5. What tool does Ramun's father use to remove the disappointing characteristic?
(a) A sharped curved knife.
(b) A saw.
(c) He does not use any tools.
(d) A piece of sandpaper.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Luzon and Ramun cannot make it to La Paz, so where do they dock instead?

5. Which boat does Ramun travel on?

(see the answer key)

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