The Pearl Q11-15

Why does Juana believe it is "not good to want a thing too much?"

• She doesn't want to get her hopes up

• she would rather be poor than rich

• she becomes easily frustrated

• She believes greed brings bad luck

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How is the town described? How does the town react to Kino's news of the pearl?

• A body; it's alive with the news

• A sick patient; it's sucking the energy away

• A child; full of excitement and joy

• A fortune teller; they make predictions of Kino's demise

What change do we see with Kino after the scene with the thief?

• He is no longer greedy

• He becomes cowardly and wants to run away

• He becomes hardened and fears all

• He becomes angry with Juana

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why is the destruction of the canoe a terrible crime?

• It represents safety

• It represents Kino's goals

• It represented Kino's identity and past

• It represented transportation and food

How has the pearl caused the relationship between Kino and Juana to deteriorate?

• He no longer values Juana's advice

• He becomes abusive to protect the pearl

• He is greedy and only concerned for himself

• He doesn't trust her anymore