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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a pearl made from?

2. What does Coyotito sleep in every night?

3. What is the thing of most value to Kino?

4. What does Kino become when he has the pearl?

5. How does Juana react to Kino's wildest dream about the pearl?

Short Essay Questions

1. When does the Song of Evil first enter Kino's head? What does this song represent?

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

3. What do the other canoeists do when they hear Kino's howl of happiness after finding his giant pearl? Why?

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

5. 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?

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

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

8. What does the Song of the Family symbolize to Kino?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of powerful forces manipulating the environment is prevalent throughout the novel.

1) What are some examples of ways the author uses symbolism to develop this theme?

2) How is the theme developed through character actions?

3) How does setting relate to the theme of powerful forces manipulating the environment?

Essay Topic 2

Ignorance is an unfortunate partner to racism in this novel. How does ignorance play an important role in how Kino reacts to his environment?

1.) How does Kino react when the priest mentions knowledge from the book? What is his solution?

2.) Why is Juana's seaweed poultice not seen as a valid treatment for Coyotito?

3.) Why does Kino want Coyotito to go to school?

Essay Topic 3

The canoe holds high importance in the life of the villagers. How does Kino feel about his canoe? How does he react when it is no longer available for him? Why do the villagers hold such a high importance on their canoes? What do the canoes symbolize to them?

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