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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What article of clothing says a lot about Kino's mood?
(a) His boots.
(b) His sandals.
(c) His straw hat.
(d) His pants.

4. What does Juan Tomas do when he sees Kino and Juana on the run?
(a) Yells at him.
(b) Finds the police and shows them where Kino is hiding.
(c) Tries to steal his pearl.
(d) Welcomes them into his home for the day.

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

6. What is evil beyond thinking to Kino?
(a) Killing a boat.
(b) Killing an animal.
(c) Killing a man.
(d) Leaving his home.

7. Which songs are in Kino's head as he sneaks up on the trackers?
(a) Song of Evil and Song of the Family.
(b) Song of the Family and Song of Hope.
(c) Song of Anger and Song of the Pearl.
(d) Song of the Family and Song of the Enemy.

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

9. Where does Kino place Juana and Coyotito for the night while in the moutains in Chapter 6?
(a) By a large rock.
(b) In a shallow cave.
(c) In a massive cave that holds cave water.
(d) Under a tree.

10. What does Juana do to protect herself from the evil night air?
(a) She covers one side of her nose with her shawl.
(b) She does an ancient dance.
(c) She drinks an ancient potion.
(d) She sings an ancient ritual song.

11. What is the lowest amount of money offered to Kino for the pearl?
(a) 500 pesos.
(b) Two pesos.
(c) Ten pesos.
(d) 15 pesos.

12. Which songs are in Kino's head as he and his family are running away in Chapter 6?
(a) Song of the Pearl and Song of the Family.
(b) Song of Hope and Song of the Pearl.
(c) Song of Evil and Song of the Pearl.
(d) Song of Hope and Song of Happiness.

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

14. How does Kino know that his pearl is valuable?
(a) He believes it in his soul.
(b) He would not have been attacked otherwise.
(c) He got it appraised earlier.
(d) He hears it talking to him.

15. What song is in Kino's head as he races over the mountains in Chapter 6?
(a) Song of Evil.
(b) Song of Desperation.
(c) Song of Hope.
(d) Song of the Pearl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What material makes up the homes by Kino's hut?

2. As Kino is preparing to leave in Chapter 5, Where does Juan tell Kino to avoid?

3. Where do Kino and Juana avoid as they walk out of town in Chapter 6?

4. Who does Kino find in Chapter 5 to help save him and Juana?

5. What gives Kino a strong sense of protection during his and his family's running escape in Chapter 6?

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