The Pearl Chapter 2

(p.14) Before finding the pearl, what is Kino's most valuable possession?

• A seashell that he has always treasured

• A cowskin drum

• His wedding ring

• His grandfather's canoe

(p.15) What does Juana pray for as they set out in the canoe?

• She prays directly for Coyotito to recover.

• She prays that they will be safe in the boat.

• She prays for it to not rain as they are in the Gulf

• She prays that they find a pearl to pay the doctor with.

(p.16) Why does Steinbeck say that the sea bed had raised the King of Spain to be a great power in Europe?

• Because the King had many fisherman who became wealthy in the Gulf of Mexico

• Because the oysters and pearls found there made the King wealthy

• Because the coral reefs were exotic and valuable

• Because the seashells collected there were very valuable

(p.17) What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Whimsical

• Exhausted

(p.17) What is Juana's view of luck?

• She thinks true strength comes from making your own luck.

• She thinks luck is essential in healing Coyotito.

• She thinks luck doesn't exist.

• She thinks you are either born lucky or you are born unlucky.

How big is the pearl?

• The size of a golf ball

• The size of a basketball

• The size of a duck egg

• The size of a Seagull egg

By the end of chapter 2 Coyotito is getting

• sicker

• better

• hungry

• richer

What does Kino do when he sees the pearl?

• Hugs Juana

• Jumps into the water.

• Howls

• Cries with joy

what does Juana do while Kino hunts for pearls?

• Stays home to take care of Coyotito.

• Goes with him.

• Takes the baby to town.

• Prepares lunch.

What did Juana put on the baby's wound?

• A band aid

• Leaves

• Sand

• Seaweed