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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the last thing Juan and Kino say before parting in Chapter 4?
(a) They don't talk, only shake hands.
(b) An ancient ritual.
(c) "Go with God."
(d) The Lord's Prayer.

2. What cities does Kino tell Juana to go to in Chapter 6, while they continue evading the trackers?
(a) The Texas.
(b) Their town.
(c) Loreto or San Rosalia.
(d) The capital.

3. What time of day do the trackers reach the pool near Kino's family?
(a) Early morning.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Late Evening.
(d) Dusk.

4. When does Kino hear the trackers coming towards him and his family in Chapter 6?
(a) In his delirium.
(b) In his dream.
(c) After breakfast.
(d) When they yell at him.

5. Which song does Kino not sing in his head throughout the novel?
(a) Song of the Family.
(b) Song of Evil.
(c) Song of the Hopeful.
(d) Song of the Pearl that Might Be.

6. What does Juana plead for after Kino is attacked in Chapter 4?
(a) To run after their attacker.
(b) To sleep in the church.
(c) To find the pearl buyer and sell the pearl quickly.
(d) To destroy the pearl.

7. How old is Kino's tribe?
(a) 800-years old.
(b) 400-years old.
(c) 1,000-years old.
(d) Two decades old.

8. Where does Kino plan to go after he leaves Juan's home in Chapter 5?
(a) To the Capital.
(b) North.
(c) South.
(d) Out into the sea.

9. What does Juana gives Coyotito to keep him quiet when the trackers go by?
(a) A corncake.
(b) Her breast for feeding.
(c) A piece of candy.
(d) A twig.

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

11. What does the welcoming pearl buyer put by his desk in Chapter 4?
(a) A small knife.
(b) A silver pen.
(c) A wad of money.
(d) A scarlet hibiscus flower.

12. What is the name of Kino's town?
(a) Apalee.
(b) La Paz.
(c) The name is not given.
(d) La Truce.

13. After he is attacked in Chapter 4, what does Kino vow to do in the morning?
(a) Go back to the pearl buyers.
(b) Have a town meeting.
(c) Take the canoe to the capital.
(d) Avenge his attackers.

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

15. What does Juana say when Kino leaves to kill the trackers?
(a) Ancient magic and Hail Mary prayers.
(b) Incoherent mumbling.
(c) Good riddance.
(d) The Lord's Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, why can Kino not leave via his canoe?

2. What do Kino and Juana walk in in to avoid their footsteps being seen in the dirt?

3. Where does the old man in the village ride to see Kino on his way to sell the pearl?

4. After Kino grabs the pearl from Juana in Chapter 5, what does he do?

5. How does Juana react when she sees the dead man in Chapter 5?

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