The Pearl Chapter 2

Front

What is the tone of Steinbeck as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

Back

Hopeful

Front

Why was Kino reluctant to open the 'great oyster'?

Back

He feared being disappointed if he didn't find a good pearl.

Front

By the end of chapter 2, how is Coyotito's health?

Back

Better

Front

What causes a pearl to form?

Back

A grain of sand.

Front

How big is the pearl described in Chapter 2?

Back

The size of a Seagull egg.

Front

What does the pearl symbolize in the story?

Back

Hope and the potential for wealth.

Front

What is Kino's primary motivation for seeking the pearl?

Back

To provide a better life for his family.

Front

How does the community react to Kino's discovery of the pearl?

Back

With envy and greed.

Front

What role does nature play in the story of The Pearl?

Back

Nature is both a source of beauty and a force of danger.

Front

What is the significance of the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

Back

It represents dreams and aspirations.