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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the bow and stern, what else is on Kino's canoe?
(a) A sail.
(b) A mast for a lantern.
(c) A hole to hold the oysters.
(d) A net.

2. What happened when the pearl buyers gave a fisherman a price that was too low?
(a) He went to the next town and got a better price.
(b) He smashed his pearls to bits.
(c) He killed one of the pearl buyers.
(d) He gave his pearls to the church.

3. After Kino grabs the pearl from Juana in Chapter 5, what does he do?
(a) He hugs her.
(b) He hits her in the face and kicks her in the side.
(c) He buries the pearl in the sand.
(d) He kisses her.

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

5. Where does the doctor imagine the pearl will take him?
(a) To Rome.
(b) To Italy.
(c) To Paris.
(d) To New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kino squat with the afternoon they find the pearl?

2. What does Kino become when he has the pearl?

3. What does the doctor say when he hears about Kino's pearl?

4. To what does Kino compare himself in Chapter 5, after losing his house?

5. Why do none of the fisherman leave that morning in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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