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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the boat ride back to La Paz, what is all that Ramun can think about?
(a) Manta Diablo.
(b) Nothing, Ramun and Luzon do not leave.
(c) Impressing people.
(d) Father Linares.

2. How do Ramun and Luzon reach the shore of their destination after Ramun finds the giant pearl?
(a) Another person saves them.
(b) They never make it to shore.
(c) Swim.
(d) Canoe.

3. How much time passes before Mr. Salazar decides to sell the pearl?
(a) A month.
(b) A week.
(c) A year.
(d) A day.

4. What name is Gaspar Ruiz also known as?
(a) The Indian.
(b) Sevillano.
(c) Salazar.
(d) Seville de Paz.

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

6. What sign of respect does Soto Luzon show Manta Diablo?
(a) He feeds him fish.
(b) He promises his first born child.
(c) He tips his hat.
(d) None.

7. What overturns Luzon's canoe?
(a) A whale.
(b) A shark.
(c) A tremendous splash.
(d) Nothing.

8. What occupation is Ramun's father famous for?
(a) Crab trapping.
(b) Tuna fishing.
(c) Pearl dealing.
(d) Hunting.

9. Where has Ramun hidden his prized pearl?
(a) In his pants.
(b) Nowhere, he left the pearl at Luzon's hut.
(c) In his shoe.
(d) In his shirt.

10. What fear does Ramun express when his father makes his suggestion about the characteristic that disappoints them?
(a) That the flaw runs deep and the pearl will be ruined.
(b) That his father should keep the pearl the way it is.
(c) That they should take the pearl to Mexico City and sell it.
(d) Ramun does not express any fears.

11. Which boat does Ramun travel on?
(a) Santa Anna.
(b) Santa Theresa.
(c) None.
(d) Santa Maria.

12. Ramun's pearl is perfectly what?
(a) Oval.
(b) White.
(c) Round.
(d) Square.

13. Who does Mr. Salazar try to sell the pearl to?
(a) No one.
(b) The other pearl dealers of La Paz.
(c) Father Gallardo.
(d) Gaspar Ruiz.

14. What is Ramun's position on the expedition?
(a) None, Ramun does not go on an expedition.
(b) A captain.
(c) A tender.
(d) A diver.

15. Where do Ramun and his father take the pearl once they reach home?
(a) Ramun's bedroom.
(b) Their small workshop.
(c) Nowhere.
(d) The family kitchen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many boats are in the Salazar's fleet?

2. What demeaning term do the buyer(s) refer to the pearl as?

3. What physical trait of Ramun's does Gaspar Ruiz criticize Ramun for having?

4. How many carats is Soto's pearl?

5. How does Ramun pay Soto?

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