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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Juana say when she sees the large oyster in Kino's hand in Chapter 2?
(a) Crush it.
(b) Avoid the oyster.
(c) Open it.
(d) I want it.

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

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

4. What does Juana say to herself after Coyotito is stung?
(a) She says nothing at all.
(b) She screams.
(c) "Song of Evil."
(d) "Hail Mary."

5. When the priest hears that Kino has found a pearl, what is his first thought?
(a) Blessing Coyotito.
(b) Kino's salvation.
(c) Repairs necessary for the church.
(d) Marrying Kino and Juana.

6. What does Coyotito sleep in every night?
(a) A crib.
(b) With his parents.
(c) A hanging box.
(d) On the floor.

7. What song plays when Kino sees Juana making corncakes in Chapter 3?
(a) Song of Happiness.
(b) Song of Evil.
(c) Song of the Home.
(d) Song of the Family.

8. What is the first thing Juana does when she gets out of bed in Chapter 1?
(a) Lights a fire.
(b) Makes the bed.
(c) Checks on Coyotito.
(d) Get dressed.

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

10. What body part looks blue to the doctor on Coyotito in Chapter 3?
(a) His eyelid.
(b) The puncture would.
(c) His shoulder.
(d) His skin.

11. Who does Kino squat with the afternoon they find the pearl?
(a) Coyotito.
(b) Apolonia.
(c) The priest.
(d) Juana.

12. What payment does Kino offer the doctor?
(a) One tiny pearl.
(b) His canoe.
(c) Eight misshapen pearls.
(d) Oysters.

13. How does Juana react to Kino's wildest dream about the pearl?
(a) She yells at him.
(b) She gets up and walks out.
(c) Her eyes widen at his courage.
(d) She shakes her head at him.

14. How many children does Juana have?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

15. What comes near Kino when he is watching the water on the first morning?
(a) A young boy.
(b) A duck.
(c) A dog.
(d) A goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of these things does Kino not put in his canoe in Chapter 2?

2. What seems to carry the sound of evil in the night wind to Kino?

3. What do the other canoeists do when Kino reacts to his pearl in Chapter 2?

4. What is the thing of highest value for Kino and his family?

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

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