(p.19) Why was Kino reluctant to open the "great oyster?"

He feared being disappointed if he didn't find a good pearl.

He didn't want the oyster to hurt his hand.

He owed an oyster to another "pearler."

He didn't want to touch the barnacles.

What is one thing Juana does for the baby's scorpion sting?

She makes a seaweed pack and places it on the baby.

She runs to the doctor in the middle of the night.

She leaves the brush house and goes to the ocean to pray.

She tells Kino to call an ambulance.

What best describes how Kino changed after finding the pearl?

he became more violent and paranoid; he did not trust people

he lost hope and became more fearful

he became greedy and spent his money frivolously

In Chapter 3, what is the central conflict that Kino faces?

b) The conflict between Kino's desire for wealth and the safety of his family.

a) The conflict between Kino and the village priest over the pearl's fate.

c) The conflict between Kino and the trackers who are pursuing him.

d) The conflict between Kino and Juana over their differing visions for the pearl.

What is the symbolic meaning of the pearl for Kino in Chapter 3?

b) It symbolizes Kino's personal greed and ambition.

a) It symbolizes the importance of community and unity.

c) It symbolizes Kino's deep love for Juana and their son.

d) It symbolizes Kino's desire for revenge against the village elders.

How is a pearl formed?

b) Pearls are a natural byproduct of oysters, forming when a foreign substance gets inside their shells.

a) Pearls are created through volcanic activity deep within the Earth.

c) Pearls are grown by farming practices and require careful cultivation.

d) Pearls are harvested from the ocean floor as they wash ashore.

c) Kino howls in celebration of finding the pearl.

a) Kino howls to communicate with his family across the village.

b) Kino howls out of frustration after losing the pearl.

d) Kino howls as a warning of danger approaching.

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

(p.18) Which line foreshadows , or helps you know what will happen, the finding of the Pearl of the World?

"the little secret melody of the pearl that might be was stronger this morning"

"Kino, in his pride and youth, could remain down over two minutes without strain."

"A little to his right a hummock of rubbly rock stuck up..."

"Because they were disturbed, the oysters were tightly closed."

In Chapter 1, what does the phrase "Song of the Family" represent to Kino and Juana?

c. A symbol of their love and unity

b. A lullaby to put their son to sleep

d. A reminder of their cultural heritage

In "The Pearl," which of the following traits best describes Juana's personality, as depicted in Chapter 1?

c. Strong-willed and protective

The Pearl 1-3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The scorpion symbolizes . . .

The destruction of innocence.

Wealth

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

Evil

Greed

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the doctor daydream about?

Europe

London, England

France

The ocean

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

(p.14) Before finding the pearl, what is Kino's most valuable possession?

A seashell that he has always treasured

A cowskin drum

His wedding ring

His grandfather's canoe

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

(p.15) Juana applies her own remedies to Coyotito's wound. So why does she still want the doctor to help?

Because his medicine has more authority

Because the doctor has always been kind to the "little Indians"

Because Coyotito's wound became infected

Because Kino wants the doctor's help

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

(p.15) What does Juana pray for as they set out in the canoe?

She prays directly for Coyotito to recover.

She prays that they will be safe in the boat.

She prays for it to not rain as they are in the Gulf

She prays that they find a pearl to pay the doctor with.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

(p.17) What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

Hopeful

Pessimistic

Whimsical

Exhausted

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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The Pearl 1-3

The scorpion symbolizes . . .

What does the doctor daydream about?

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

(p.14) Before finding the pearl, what is Kino's most valuable possession?

(p.15) Juana applies her own remedies to Coyotito's wound. So why does she still want the doctor to help?

(p.15) What does Juana pray for as they set out in the canoe?

(p.17) What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

(p.19) Why was Kino reluctant to open the "great oyster?"

How does the doctor view Kino and Kino's people?

What is one thing Kino would like to do once he sells the pearl?

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