The Pearl Reading Assessment

Front

Kino's boat...

Back

Was handed down from his grandfather

Front

The narrator points out that a man with a boat

Back

Is an assurance that he can provide food

Front

What does Juana do to try to cure Coyotito's wound?

Back

She makes poultice out of seaweed and puts it on the wound.

Front

Why do Kino and Juana go out on the boat?

Back

Try to find a pearl to hire the doctor.

Front

How does the author inform the audience that Juana is superstitious?

Back

She is afraid to want more.

Front

How does the narrator emphasize the uniqueness of the pearl?

Back

By comparing it as large as seagull's egg.

Front

The narrator describes Kino's skills in the water as

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Methodical and experienced

Front

What is Juana's reaction to the oyster Kino finds?

Back

She tells Kino to open it.

Front

What did Juana notice about Coyotito's wound?

Back

The swelling had gone down.

Front

Why did the other fisherman race towards Kino?

Back

They heard Kino scream.