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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 Kino's wildest hope for Coyotito with the pearl?

2. In addition to the bow and stern, what else is on Kino's canoe?

3. When does Kino sing the Song of the Undersea?

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

5. Where does Coyotito get stung?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Juana not believe the poultice to be a good solution for Coyotito?

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

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

10. Why does Kino respect his canoe so much?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At one point in the novel, the villagers pretend what they would do if they had the great pearl. All of their hypothetical situations involve charity or helping other people. How does this contrast to Kino and his dreams? Do you think their dreams are truly what they would do if they had the pearl? How do their hypothetical dreams versus Kino's announced goals put a tension between him and his village?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Juan Tomas's role in the novel. He is Kino's brother, but has an important significance through the story.

1.) How does Juan Tomas feel about Kino selling the pearl? What advice does he give him?

2.) How does Juan Tomas feel about Kino running away? What can we deduce about how he feels about the pearl based on his statements?

3.) How does Juan Tomas protect his brother?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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