The Pearl by John Steinbeck

What is the main theme of The Pearl?

• Greed and its destructive power

• The importance of family

• The pursuit of happiness

• The consequences of poverty

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which character in The Pearl is most affected by the discovery of the pearl?

• Kino

• Juana

• Coyotito

• the doctor

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does the pearl symbolize in the novel?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Hope and dreams

• Evil and corruption

• The cycle of life and death

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Kino's attitude towards the pearl change throughout the story?

• He becomes obsessed with its value

• He realizes the dangers it brings

• He sees it as a way to improve his family's life

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the climax of The Pearl?

• Kino and Juana finding the pearl

• Kino attacking the trackers

• Kino throwing the pearl back into the ocean

• Coyotito's death

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the significance of the scorpion in the beginning of the novel?

• It foreshadows the tragedy that will occur

• It represents the evil in the world

• It symbolizes Kino's fear for his family's safety

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does the doctor treat Coyotito's illness?

• He provides free medical treatement

• He refuses to treat him because of their poverty

• He prescribes a medicine that worsens Coyotito's condition

• He offers a cure but at a very expensive price

What is the role of the pearl buyers in the story?

• They try to cheat Kino out of a fair price for the pearl

• They offer Kino a fair price for the pearl

• They warn Kino about the dangers of keeping the pearl

• They try to steal the pearl from Kino

How does Kino's relationship with Juana change throughout the story?

• They grow closer and support each other

• They become distant and resentful

• The separate due to the conflicts caused by the pearl

• They never has a strong relationship to begin with

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the ultimate fate of the pearl?

• It is sold for a high price

• It is lost in the ocean

• It is destroyed by Kino in a fit of rage

• It is stolen by thieves