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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kino use to open his oyster?
(a) A strong, short knife.
(b) Another oyster.
(c) The side of the canoe.
(d) A rock.

2. What does Juana pray for before they go out searching for pearls that morning in Chapter 2?
(a) To find a pearl that will save Coyotito.
(b) That the priest will bless Coyotito.
(c) That the doctor will come back to save Coyotito.
(d) That Coyotito will miraculously recover on his own.

3. What does the doctor say when he hears about Kino's pearl?
(a) "I will visit him later today."
(b) "He tried to rob me."
(c) "He stole it!"
(d) "He is a patient of mine."

4. After the priest leaves Kino's house in Chapter 3, what is Kino's reaction?
(a) He tells Juana that they are moving.
(b) He glances at his remaining neighbors suspiciously.
(c) He gives the pearl to Coyotito to play with.
(d) He drops the pearl by accident.

5. What does Kino do when he sees the pearl in Chapter 2?
(a) Cries.
(b) Faints.
(c) Howls.
(d) Screams at Juana.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Kino reacts to Juana moving the pearl in Chapter 5?

2. According to Chapter 3, who will punish Kino for rebelling against the way things are?

3. What is the thing of most value to Kino?

4. What does Kino see when he looks at the pearl in Chapter 2?

5. Who raises a formal lament for the presumed death of Kino and Juana?

(see the answer key)

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