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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. What song plays when Kino sees Juana making corncakes in Chapter 3?
(a) Song of Evil.
(b) Song of Happiness.
(c) Song of the Home.
(d) Song of the Family.

2. What makes the insect that stings Coyotito fall into Coyotito's bed?
(a) It lunges for his face.
(b) Coyotito laughs and shakes the rope.
(c) Coyotito reaches for it.
(d) The wind blows it into his bed.

3. How long can Kino stay under the water?
(a) Three minutes.
(b) One minute.
(c) Over two minutes.
(d) 30 seconds.

4. Where does Juana sit on the canoe as they paddle out in Chapter 2?
(a) In the middle.
(b) On the stern.
(c) She's not on the canoe.
(d) On the bow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does the town say that Kino has found?

2. In Chapter 2, what two things does Kino tie his two ropes to?

3. What comes near Kino when he is watching the water on the first morning?

4. As he holds the pearl in his hand in Chapter 3, which two songs merge together in Kino's head?

5. What do the villagers not trust to show them clear lines and boundaries?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Juana merge different belief systems in the novel?

2. How would you describe the beliefs of the people of the Gulf?

3. How does Kino react when he sees the scorpion is about to bite Coyotito?

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

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

6. When does the first hint of the Song of Evil come to Kino with his pearl? What does the song represent?

7. How do the villagers’ perceptions of Kino change after his discovery of the pearl?

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

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

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

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