Excerpt from The Black Pearl

Read line 15 of the story.

“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”

What does this line suggest about the father?

• He has not looked at the pearl as closely as Ramón has.

• He does not think that Ramón is correct about the pearl.

• He is testing Ramón’s confidence in judging the pearl’s value.

• He is teaching Ramón about the pearl’s quality.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Ramón is becoming an expert at judging pearls?

• “‘For this one,’ he said, ‘what is your notation?’” (lines 11 and 12)

• “‘For a poor king,’ I said.” (line 16)

• “‘With a little care the flaw can be peeled away,’ he said.” (lines 19 and 20)

• “I would like to go today.” (line 29)

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why is the father reluctant to bring Ramón on a pearl‐diving trip?

• He is concerned for Ramón’s safety.

• He needs Ramón to evaluate more pearls.

• He thinks Ramón is still too young to sail.

• He is unsure Ramón is ready to dive.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In line 55, why does Ramón suggest that he will “stay on deck while the others dive”?

• His father needs him to help with other jobs on the boat.

• He realizes that his father will never actually let him go.

• His father has convinced him that it is too dangerous.

• He is trying to gradually change his father’s mind.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

How does line 57 best contribute to the development of the story?

• by signaling a turning point

• by providing a solution to the problem

• by comparing the characters’ actions

• by introducing a new conflict

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the father change during the story?

• He becomes concerned about a diver’s health.

• He begins to acknowledge Ramón’s maturity.

• He becomes frustrated by Ramón’s persistence.

• He stops worrying about his family business.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The author develops Ramón’s point of view in the story

mostly by

• describing Ramón’s fear of pearl diving

• including Ramón’s analysis of the pearl

• describing how Ramón feels about his father

• including dialogue between Ramón and his father

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6