2. What do the villagers not trust to show them clear lines and boundaries?
(a) Their minds.
(b) The spirits.
(c) Their eyes.
(d) Their imagination.

3. After the priest leaves Kino's house in Chapter 3, what is Kino's reaction?
(a) He gives the pearl to Coyotito to play with.
(b) He glances at his remaining neighbors suspiciously.
(c) He drops the pearl by accident.
(d) He tells Juana that they are moving.

4. What does Kino imagine that Coyotito will wear after he buys new clothes?
(a) A button-down shirt for school.
(b) A blue sailor suit from the United States.
(c) Bright socks with no holes.
(d) A large brown hat to shade his face.

5. What does Kino do with the insect after it bites Coyotito?
(a) Nothing; he's too stunned.
(b) Beats it with a rock.
(c) Tries to pick it up.
(d) Mashes it into a paste in his hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Juana wearing her hair?

2. What two animals roam the beach looking for food every morning?

3. Which of these things is described in Chapter 2 as being on the bottom of the sea?

4. Why does Kino suddenly become afraid after talking about Coyotito's education in Chapter 3?

5. Where does the doctor imagine the pearl will take him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Juana call for Kino when she sees Coyotito in Chapter 2?

2. Name some of the townspeople that are described as thinking about what the pearl could do for them when they hear about Kino's news. What are their specific objectives?

3. Where does Kino say he will go to sell his pearl? Why?

4. What is considered to be as good as the doctor's remedy for Coyotito's shoulder?

5. How does Juana react when she sees the pearl that Kino has discovered for the first time?

6. What does Juana do as soon as the scorpion bites Coyotito? Is this effective?

7. Who are the only people happy about Kino's pearl? Why are they happy?

8. Why does Kino become afraid after talking about his dreams?

9. Why does Kino want Coyotito to go to school?

10. What does Juana ask for when Coyotito is stung? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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