The Pearl by John Steinbeck

Read the quote, and answer the question.  "Kino watched with the detachment of God while a dusty ant frantically tried to escape the sand trap an ant lion had dug for him." This scenario predicts the tragedy that comes to Kino later, as he fights with a man trying to steal the pearl. What type of literary element is this?

• tone
• exposition
• foreshadowing
• flashback

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What does the canoe symbolize?

• a poor culture
• family heritage [the canoe has been passed down through 3  generations] 
• providing for your family 
• both B and C

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How is the scorpion symbolic of other events in the story?

• Like the Scorpion’s poison infected the innocent Coyotito, the pearl becomes “poisonous” to Kino.

• It represents the Song of the Family.

• The townspeople threatened to kill Kino the way the Scorpion threatened to kill Coyotito.

• The scorpion was not at fault for the injury to Coyotito , and the pearl was not the cause of the destruction of Kino's family.

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The following quote, which occurs early on in the novel and is repeated in a later chapter, is an example of what type of literary element?   “This thing is evil,” she cried harshly. “This pearl is like a sin! It will destroy us,” and her voice rose shrilly.

• metaphor
• simile
• foreshadowing
• alliteration

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“It captured the light and refined it and gave it back in silver incandescence.” (p.19) Define incandescence.  

• light
• color
• beauty
• dullness

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What does Juana believe about the pearl?

• It should be given to the church.
• It is a blessing to her family.
• It should be sold.
• It will destroy her family.

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After Kino finds the pearl, Steinbeck writes that the “town is infected with poison.”  Which statement best explains Steinbeck’s meaning? Everyone is…

• hoping to find a great pearl
• infected with greed
• infected with hatred
• infected with superstition

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How does Coyotito die?    

• Juana accidentally smothers him to keep him from crying and giving away their hiding place
• The poison from the scorpion returns and reacts to the white powder from the doctor.
•  He is accidentally shot by the tracker who think his cries are those of a coyote pup.    

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"He was an animal now, for hiding, for attacking, …”   Identify the figurative language.

• simile
• personification
• hyperbole
• metaphor

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What becomes Kino’s characterization after he attacks Juana?

• Kino, labeled an abuser, is worried Juana will file a restraining order to keep him away. 
• Kino has descended into animalistic brutality; he is obsessed with keeping the pearl 
• Kino, overpowered by greed, begins a life of crime.

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