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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the pearl is brought to town, it holds all the men's dreams and desires and what else?
(a) A bright light.
(b) Only happiness.
(c) A curious dark residue.
(d) All their money.

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

3. What is not mentioned as something near the coast of the beach?
(a) Crabs.
(b) Brown algae.
(c) Lobsters.
(d) Puffer fish.

4. What did Kino eat one day that almost killed him?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Bad fruit.
(c) Bad seafood.
(d) Cookies.

5. What does the doctor gives Coyotito in Chapter 3?
(a) A small green pill.
(b) Eyedrops.
(c) A white powder in a capsule of gelatin.
(d) A liquid drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the baby's name?

2. What surprising thing does Juana do after Coyotito is stung?

3. What color does the narrator describe the beach sand as being in Chapter 2?

4. What does Kino see when he looks at the pearl in Chapter 2?

5. How does the priest treat Kino and his family in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do the divers find their goods to sell?

2. How is Kino’s home described?

3. Why does Kino respect his canoe so much?

4. How long can Kino stay underwater without any problems? How does this serve him?

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

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

7. Why does Kino always have a song in his head?

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

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

10. What does Kino dream about in regards to the pearl?

(see the answer keys)

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