View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ramun asks Luzon why he does not hunt for pearls in what location?
(a) The hidden cave.
(b) Further out at sea.
(c) The beach.
(d) The island.

2. How do the people in Ramun's town feel about the Manta Diablo?
(a) Happy.
(b) Sad.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Fearful.

3. What color is the mist by Soto Luzon's hut?
(a) Green.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Gray.

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

5. What does Mr. Salazar insist Ramun do with his eyes?
(a) Leave the room.
(b) Watch closely.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Close them.

6. When diving, what must Ramun and Soto avoid?
(a) Giant clams.
(b) Squid.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Manta Diablo.

7. How much does the pearl that Ramun found in the giant oyster weigh?
(a) 62.3 carats.
(b) 3 carats.
(c) 100 carats.
(d) 65.0 carats.

8. How many attempts does it take Ramun before he finally frees the oyster?
(a) 2.
(b) The text doesn't say.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

9. How does Soto Luzon know that Manta Diablo has departed for the day?
(a) The mist is gone.
(b) The villagers tell him.
(c) The mist is still there.
(d) He does not know for certain.

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

11. What favor does Ramun ask Soto to do?
(a) Teach him to swim.
(b) Ramun does not ask Soto for a favor.
(c) Teach him to dive.
(d) Teach him to drive.

12. Why can't Luzon search the secret location with Ramun?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He fears Salazar.
(c) He fears the Manta Diablo.
(d) No reason is stated, he just doesn't want to go.

13. Where are Ramun and Soto Luzon traveling to?
(a) A lagoon.
(b) An island.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) A fleet of ships.

14. What other pearl does Ramun find in his prized oyster?
(a) The Pearl of Sea.
(b) No other pearls were found.
(c) The Pearl of La Paz.
(d) The Pearl of Heaven.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Ramun and his father take the pearl once they reach home?

2. What sea is close to Ramun's town?

3. What is Soto's response to Ramun's favor?

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

5. What color is Soto Luzon's transportation?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 429 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample