The Pearl - Chapter 1 Quiz

What caused Kino and Juana to freeze in their positions?

• The sun was too bright.

• They heard a loud noise.

• A scorpion moved down the rope toward the baby's box.

• Coyotito laughed loudly.

What was Kino's reaction when he saw the scorpion?

• He immediately killed it with his foot.

• He tried to catch it but failed, and it stung the baby.

• He called for help from his neighbors.

• He left the room to find a weapon.

What did Juana do after Coyotito was stung by the scorpion?

• She cried for help.

• She found the puncture and sucked out the poison.

• She ran out of the house to find a doctor.

• She comforted Coyotito until he stopped crying.

According to the text, what could happen to an adult from a scorpion sting?

• They would feel a slight itch.

• They could easily die from the poison.

• They would experience swelling and fever.

• They would only feel a minor pain.

What is the implication for Coyotito after the scorpion sting, as mentioned in the text?

• Coyotito would quickly recover with no side effects.

• Coyotito could easily die from the poison.

• Coyotito would only need to rest for a day.

• Coyotito would become immune to scorpion stings.

How does Kino describe his wife's ability to withstand fatigue and hunger?

• Comparable to a strong man

• Weaker than himself

• Like a well-fed child

• Similar to Kino himself

What did Juana use to protect her baby from the light?

• A dark blue shawl

• A blanket

• A piece of cloth

• A curtain

What was Juana's reaction when Kino told her that the doctor would not come?

• She decided to wait for the doctor

• She suggested they go to the doctor themselves

• She lost hope and did nothing

• She asked Kino to find another doctor

What does the author compare Juana's eyes to when she looks at Kino?

• The eyes of a lioness

• The eyes of a scared child

• The eyes of an eagle

• The eyes of a deer