The Pearl Review Chapter 1

"They knew his ignorance, his cruelty, his avarice."

• appetite

• intention to do evil

• prejudice

• extreme greed

What is the setting for The Pearl?

• Cuba

• United States

• Mexico

• Spain

When the doctor finally came to examine Coyotito's scorpion sting, what proof did he give Kino and Juana that Coyotito was still very sick?

• Coyotito's shoulder was still swollen

• Coyotito was vomiting

• Coyotito's eyelids were blue

The scorpion symbolizes . . .

• The destruction of innocence.

• Wealth

• You should be content and happy with the things you have.

• Evil

• Greed

When does Kino first hear the Song of Evil/Enemy?

• When he tries to sell the pearl.

• When the scorpion stings Coyotito.

• When the doctor's servant turns him away at the gate.

What is a parable?

• A form of figurative language.

• The main character in a novel.

• A short story in which people, things, and events have a symbolic meaning.

• A short story that teaches a moral lesson.

What does "feint" mean?

• to fall; unconscious

• barely visible

• to deceive by mock action

• to estimate the nature, quality, ability, or significance of

What does "plaintive" mean?

• poor enough to need help from others

• skilled in physical movements

• showing fear and lack of courage

• expressing sorrow

Why did the doctor refuse to treat Coyotito?

• He thought of the Indians as animals.

• He didn't have the proper equipment.

• He had too many other patients to treat.

• He was ill himself.

How would you describe the doctor?