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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ruiz stow the pearl when Manta Diablo arrives?
(a) Between a water jug and the edge of the boat.
(b) In Ramun's pocket.
(c) In Ramun's shoe.
(d) In his pocket.

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

3. Who does the Sevillano not believe in?
(a) Ramun.
(b) The Pearl of Heaven.
(c) Himself.
(d) The Virgin Mary.

4. On Ramun and Ruiz's voyage what do they see following them after dark?
(a) Luzon.
(b) Manta Diablo.
(c) Sharks.
(d) Nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ramun pray when he is seeking advice pertaining to the pearl?

2. What happens to the Salazar fleet after the storm?

3. Where does the harpoon lodge when Ruiz throws it?

4. After moonrise, how many Indian's does Ramun see standing on the hill?

5. What do Ramun and Ruiz eat when they land their boat?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the provisions the Sevillano brings with him when he follows Ramun to the lagoon?

2. Why does the smallest change in weather make Ramun's mother fearful?

3. Why does Father Gallardo feel that the Pearl of Heaven has already performed a miracle at the celebration for the pearl?

4. Using details from the text, describe what Ramun did when he returned to La Paz.

5. How do the people of La Paz and the surrounding area travel to the celebration of the Pearl of Heaven?

6. How does Ramun feel about the two greatest happenings in all the history of La Paz?

7. Where is the Pearl of Heaven placed to rest on the Madonna statue?

8. Using details from the text, describe Ramun's time in the church after the funeral for the men lost at sea in the storm.

9. Using details from the text, describe the scene where the Manta Diablo jumped out of the water behind Ramun and Sevillano's boat.

10. When Ramun and the Sevillano are heading toward Guaymas to sell the pearl, what response does the Sevillano give Ramun when Ramun asks him if he would like Ramun to take the tiller so the Sevillano can sleep?

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