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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is the shell of the oyster that Ramun finds?
(a) Half as long as Ramun's leg.
(b) Longer than Ramun's leg.
(c) As long as Ramun's arm.
(d) Half as long as Ramun's arm.

2. Where does the setting of the story take place?
(a) San Jose, California.
(b) La Paz, New Mexico.
(c) Cancun, Mexico.
(d) La Paz, Mexico.

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

4. What do Luzon and Ramun sight traveling behind them as they row toward La Paz?
(a) A shark.
(b) A whale.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Manta Diablo.

5. Who does Gaspar Ruiz supposedly sell the perfect pearl to?
(a) Salazar.
(b) Ramun.
(c) Father Gallardo.
(d) A shah.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What time of day is it when Ramun and Soto Luzon reach their destination?

3. What are the boats named after?

4. What is a fiesta?

5. Who dives when Mr. Salazar's fleet reaches the oyster beds?

(see the answer key)

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