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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) He has never said so many words together in his life.
(c) A bad person enters his hut.
(d) Juana starts screaming about the scorpion poison.

3. What is the name of the wife in the story?
(a) Juna.
(b) June.
(c) Juana.
(d) Juno.

4. What song is in Kino's head when he wakes up?
(a) Song of the Family.
(b) Song of the Morning.
(c) Morning Song.
(d) Song of Being Awake.

5. Where does Juana sit on the canoe as they paddle out in Chapter 2?
(a) On the stern.
(b) In the middle.
(c) On the bow.
(d) She's not on the canoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, why does the doctor say he didn't see Kino this morning?

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

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

4. What color is Kino's hair?

5. How many children does Juana have?

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