The Pearl Chapter 2 Quiz

What is the primary setting of the story?

• A bustling city harbor

• A remote mountain village

• A coastal fishing town

• An inland farming community

Which of the following best describes the canoes mentioned in the passage?

• Modern fiberglass boats

• Traditional wooden vessels

• Metal-hulled fishing trawlers

• High-tech sailing yachts

What is described as the "one thing of value" Kino owned?

• His fishing net

• His house

• His canoe

• His pearl diving suit

How is the Gulf's atmosphere described in the passage?

• Clear and crisp

• Stormy and turbulent

• Hazy and mirage-like

• Dark and foreboding

What remedy does Juana use for Coyotito's swollen shoulder?

• A poultice made of brown seaweed

• An ointment from the doctor

• A traditional herbal tea

• A prayer to the sea gods

What is the historical significance of the pearl beds in the story?

• They were a source of food for the natives

• They were a source of wealth and conflict

• They were a place of religious significance

• They were a protected natural reserve

What does Kino hope to achieve by selling the pearl?

• Buy a new house

• Pay off his debts

• Secure a better future for his family

• Travel to a distant land

How do the townspeople react to Kino's discovery of the pearl?

• They are indifferent

• They are supportive and helpful

• They are envious and scheming

• They are fearful and avoidant

What symbolizes hope and ambition in the story?

• The sea

• The pearl

• The canoe

• The mountain

What is the main theme explored in the story?

• The power of nature

• The struggle between good and evil

• The corrupting influence of wealth

• The importance of family