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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Kino's home in Chapter 5?
(a) It is ransacked and burned.
(b) The neighbors all stand around it, waiting for Kino to return.
(c) They allow another family to live inside it.
(d) It is bulldozed.

2. Where does Kino put his knife before he goes to kill the trackers?
(a) By Juana's side for protection.
(b) On his amulet neck string.
(c) In his pocket.
(d) In a holder on his arm.

3. What does one pearl buyer call the great pearl?
(a) A fake concoction made by Juana.
(b) A monstrosity.
(c) A beautiful thing of great value.
(d) A surprise.

4. What makes Kino very afraid in Chapter 5?
(a) The pearl.
(b) The neighbor's screams.
(c) The light from the fire burning his house.
(d) The beach.

5. Why does Kino hesitate to attack the watcher in Chapter 6?
(a) Another tracker wakes up and distracts him.
(b) The watcher sees him.
(c) The watcher hears him.
(d) The moon comes out.

6. Who attacks Kino after Juan leaves in Chapter 4?
(a) Apolonia.
(b) A rabid dog.
(c) An unknown person.
(d) The doctor.

7. What does the first pearl buyer in Chapter 4 say about the great pearl?
(a) It is too large.
(b) It is a joke.
(c) It is too small.
(d) It is too yellow.

8. In Chapter 4, where does Kino threaten to go to get a better price on his pearl?
(a) To come back tomorrow.
(b) To another town.
(c) To another country.
(d) To the capital.

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

10. What is in front of every pearl buyer at the market?
(a) A money purse.
(b) A piece of smooth wood.
(c) Black stones.
(d) A little black velvet tray.

11. What does Juana grab to help protect Kino against the attack after Juan leaves?
(a) A stone from the fire hole.
(b) A large stick.
(c) Her shoe.
(d) A sharp knife.

12. Where does Kino's family hide in the daytime while they are running away?
(a) Under a large tree.
(b) In a deserted house.
(c) Near the riverbank.
(d) By the road where deer have previously lain.

13. Kino tells Juana that if he gives up the pearl, he will also lose what?
(a) His happiness.
(b) His livelihood.
(c) his soul.
(d) His son's chance to go to school.

14. Where do Kino and Juana watch their house being destroyed in Chapter 5?
(a) From the cracks in Juan's home.
(b) From the street.
(c) From the mountain cliffs.
(d) From the beach coast.

15. When Juana hears Kino say "I am a man" what does she think he is?
(a) Strength.
(b) Half insane and half god.
(c) Pure happiness.
(d) Pure ego.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is the knife Juan hands to Kino in Chapter 5?

2. What does the pearl buyer play with before Kino arrives?

3. Why does the watcher shoot his rifle?

4. What time of day do the trackers reach the pool near Kino's family?

5. After he is attacked in Chapter 4, what does Kino vow to do in the morning?

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