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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sets of teeth does the creature that follows Ruiz and Ramun have?
(a) One.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Twelve.

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

3. Why is Ramun's father reluctant to let Ramun join the pearl divers?
(a) He is afraid that a storm could kill them both and destroy the business.
(b) He is afraid Ramun can't swim.
(c) He is afraid that Ramun is too lazy.
(d) He knows that Ramun does not want the job.

4. What does Ruiz plan to kill the Manta Diablo with?
(a) A harpoon.
(b) Poison.
(c) A knife.
(d) A gun.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ruiz holding while he sleeps?

2. Where does the Manta Diablo pull the boat after it has been harpooned?

3. Who refuses to attend the celebration held in La Paz?

4. Who does Luzon suggests listens to people's conversations?

5. What snuffs out the candles at Ramun's house?

(see the answer key)

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