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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the Salazar fleet after the storm?
(a) A shipwreck.
(b) They become lost at sea.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Manta Diablo sinks them.

2. Why does La Paz hold a celebration?
(a) To celebrate the pearl.
(b) They do not have a celebration.
(c) To celebrate the fleet.
(d) To celebrate the oyster.

3. When Ramun leaves the church after his prayer, who does he encounter?
(a) Sevillano.
(b) No one.
(c) His mother.
(d) Luzon.

4. Where do Ramun and Ruiz land?
(a) Pichilinque.
(b) Guaymas.
(c) La Paz.
(d) Isla de los Muertos.

5. What emotion causes Salazar to make a bad decision when he sees the storm approaching?
(a) Arrogant pride.
(b) Anger.
(c) Humility.
(d) Greed.

6. What happens to Sevillano when he jumps onto Manta Diablo's back?
(a) He impales himself with the harpoon.
(b) He is pulled under water and drowns.
(c) He catches on fire.
(d) He is eaten by Manta Diablo.

7. Where does Ramun pray when he is seeking advice pertaining to the pearl?
(a) No specific information is mentioned in the book.
(b) At home.
(c) In the pews.
(d) At the Madonna.

8. At what time does Ramun reach Luzon's Lagoon?
(a) He never reaches the lagoon.
(b) Noon.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

9. How many times does Ruiz fill his lungs with air before jumping on the manta?
(a) Zero.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

10. Who dives into the water and catches the pearl?
(a) Manta Diablo.
(b) Luzon.
(c) Sevillano.
(d) Ramun.

11. How many times is an item or person paraded around the plaza during the celebration?
(a) Twice.
(b) Once.
(c) Ten.
(d) Zero times.

12. What does Ramun do after he finishes his prayer after his encounter with Manta Diablo?
(a) Rings the church bells.
(b) Goes to sleep on a pew.
(c) Hides in his bedroom.
(d) Runs away.

13. What do Ramun and Ruiz eat when they land their boat?
(a) Fish.
(b) Corn cakes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Oysters.

14. What color are the creature's eyes that follow Ruiz and Ramun on their journey?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Blue.
(c) Amber.
(d) Black.

15. How many days pass between Mr. Salazar disposing of the pearl and the celebration held in La Paz?
(a) 0.
(b) 7.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ramun's father wish to search for pearls?

2. What leaps into the air behind the boat that Ruiz and Ramun are traveling in?

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

4. What type of storm does Ramun lie to his mother about?

5. What is another name for Isla de los Muertos?

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