The Pearl - Chapter 4

What is the name of the town in which Kino lives?

• La Paz

• San Diego

• Cozumel

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Steinbeck opens chapter for with a description that relates to maintaining or disrupting the "status quo." The idea of the "status quo" means,

"The status quo is the current state of things. If you are rich and admired, then you're probably not interested in disrupting the status quo. Status quo is Latin for "existing state." When we talk about the status quo, however, we often mean it in a slightly bad way."

How has Kino disrupted the "status quo", and why do you think the town is on edge  and nervous about it?

 

Choose one answer that is the best based upon what you know of Steinbeck and the novel thus far.

• The town is happy for Kino and hopes that he does well in selling his pearl. 

• The town resents that Kino, whom many think of as an inferior race, is about to improve his wealth and status by selling his pearl.

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True or False:

There is really only one pearl buyer. The men who act like pearl buyers really work for one man.  They have planned together how to cheat Kino with a lower price than his pearl is worth. 

• True

• False

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Steinbeck helps the reader understand the character of Kino through the view points of his neighbors when the narrator says, "For Kino was a well-liked man and it would be a shame if the Pearl destroyed him."

How do Kino's neighbors feel about Kino?

• Kino's neighbors feel that Kino is selfish and greedy. 

• Kino's neighbors feel that he thinks he is better than they are. 

• Kino's neighbors like Kino and worry that the Pearl may destroy him.

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Steinbeck takes a lot of time to describe how Juana and Kino dress and prepare to go to sell the Pearl.  What does Steinbeck want the reader to realize about Juana and Kino's motivation for what they are doing, such as wearing their wedding clothes and other special items?

• Steinbeck wants the reader to realize that Juana and Kino are excited to buy new things for themselves. Selling the pearl will let them become greedy and materialistic. 

• Steinbeck wants the reader to realize how important and life-changing this moment is in their lives. Selling the pearl will re-define them by providing opportunities for them.

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What is Juan Tomas worried about for Kino?

• Juan Tomas worries that the Pearl buyers will cheat Kino because he doesn't know the true value of the Pearl. 

• Juan Tomas worries that the Pearl buyers won't buy the Pearl. 

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The pearl buyer does not show any change in his expression to let Kino know what he thinks about the Pearl. 

How does Steinbeck use a physical action to characterize the pearl buyer and let the reader know that the Pearl buyer is very impressed and overwhelmed at the sight of the Pearl's beauty and value?

• The pearl buyer chokes on a glass of water.

• The pearl buyer coughs and drops his handkerchief onto the floor, then bends to pick it up.

• The pearl buyer drops the coin that he has been flipping through his fingers.

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How does the reader see that Kino and Juana have a strong and positive relationship?

• After Kino looks in Juana's eyes, his strength is renewed.

• Juana yells at the Pearl buyer for trying to cheat Kino.

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What does Kino decide to do when he realizes that he is being cheated?

• He demands to see the real pearl buyer. 

• He decides to sell the Pearl and get what he can for it. 

• He takes his pearl and says that he will sell it elsewhere, maybe the Capitol.

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What does Kino mean when he says, "My son must have a chance."?

• Kino means that selling the pearl for money will give Coyotito a better life and an education and opportunity that he will never have otherwise. 

• Kino means that he wants his son to have a big house and great clothes to show off to the village.

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