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

5. Pearl diving is the town's major what?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Nuisance.
(c) Industry.
(d) Pain.

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

7. How many small pearls does Ramun find in his prized oyster?
(a) 0.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

8. Luzon and Ramun cannot make it to La Paz, so where do they dock instead?
(a) Nowhere, they made it to La Paz.
(b) Pichilinque.
(c) Nowhere, they never left Luzon's house.
(d) Cerralvo.

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

10. How does Mr. Salazar ultimately dispose of the pearl?
(a) Gives it as an offering to Madonna.
(b) He doesn't. He keeps it.
(c) Sells it to Gaspar Ruiz.
(d) Sells it to a pearl dealer he is friends with.

11. 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 knows that Ramun does not want the job.
(d) He is afraid that Ramun is too lazy.

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

13. Who does Luzon suggests listens to people's conversations?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) No one.
(c) The Manta Diablo.
(d) His wife.

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

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