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

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

4. Where does Gaspar Ruiz find a perfect pearl the size of a hen's egg?
(a) Gulf of Persia.
(b) Vermillion Sea.
(c) Gulf of Mexico.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

5. How many pearls does Soto Luzon bring with him?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

6. How long can Gaspar Ruiz stay underwater when diving for pearls?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 4 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 2 minutes.

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

8. How long do the buyer(s) and Mr. Salazar haggle?
(a) Weeks.
(b) Minutes.
(c) Hours.
(d) Days.

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

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

11. What color is Soto Luzon's transportation?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

12. On the first day that Ramun is with Luzon, how long do they sleep?
(a) Until noon.
(b) Until midnight.
(c) Until dusk.
(d) Until dawn.

13. A few days after Ramun joins his father's fleet who visits Ramun's father's business?
(a) Soto Luzon.
(b) Gaspar Ruiz.
(c) Father Gallardo.
(d) Father Linares.

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

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