THE PEARL TEST REVIEW

Who is the protagonist of The Pearl?

• Juana

• Kino

• Coyotito

• the doctor

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In what country does the setting of The Pearl take place?

• La Paz

• United States

• Mexico

• The Gulf of Mexico

After Coyotito is stung by the scorpion, Kino makes the scorpion into paste with his fingers.

• True

• False

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The doctor is a colonist and will not treat the baby. He is only interested in_______________.

• helping others

• money

• the baby

• making friends

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What did Juana do when she discovered that Coyotito had been stung by a scorpion?

• Ran away

• She put her lips down over the puncture and sucked hard and spat out the poison

• Cried and then asked Kino for help

• Called from the front door for neighbors to help

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Kino has no money to offer the doctor to treat Coyotito. All he has are which of the following:

• a few mis-shapen pearls

• gold coins

• a bag of grain

• a promise to pay

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The doctor gives the baby a white powder, and his next words are very suspicious. What does he say?

• the baby is fine and doesn't need treatment

• "I think the poison will attack within the hour," he said. "The medicine may save the baby from hurt, but I will come back in an hour.

• I have saved the baby from this unfortunate accident

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Which are possible themes from The Pearl?

• oppression and social class

• the struggle for survival

• corruption by material wealth and possessions

• all of the above

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What does Juana use to treat Coyotito's scorpion sting?

• flour and sugar

• a poultice of seaweed

• aloe

• none of the above

To what does Steinbeck compare the town?

• a town of jealous, bitter friends

• a colonial animal

• a close-packed society

• none of the above

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