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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the beggars do when they hear about Kino's pearl?
(a) They argue with each other.
(b) They giggle.
(c) They run to his house.
(d) They are scared.

2. What is Kino's first promise spoken out loud when asked about the pearl?
(a) That he will move.
(b) That he will buy Juana jewelry.
(c) That he and Juana will be married.
(d) That he will buy a car.

3. What is Kino's canoe made from?
(a) Waterproof plaster.
(b) Fiberglass.
(c) Wood.
(d) Broken shells made smooth.

4. Why does Kino suddenly become afraid after talking about Coyotito's education in Chapter 3?
(a) The neighbors try to steal his pearl from him then.
(b) A bad person enters his hut.
(c) Juana starts screaming about the scorpion poison.
(d) He has never said so many words together in his life.

5. What is not something the doctor threatens will happen to Coyotito because of the insect sting?
(a) Blindness.
(b) Crumpled Back.
(c) Withered Leg.
(d) Deafness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the priest hears that Kino has found a pearl, what is his first thought?

2. What is Kino's house crowded with after the pearl's discovery?

3. What surprising thing does Juana do after Coyotito is stung?

4. What is referred to as the bulwark against starvation?

5. What has brought the King of Spain to higher power?

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