Pearl Chapter 6

What is the significance of Kino's decision to throw the pearl back into the sea at the end of the chapter?

• Kino's decision to throw the pearl back into the sea signifies his fear of the ocean and his desire to avoid it.

• Kino's decision to throw the pearl back into the sea signifies his acceptance of greed and corruption, and his desire to become wealthy.

• Kino's decision to throw the pearl back into the sea signifies his rejection of greed and corruption, and his desire to return to a simple and peaceful life.

• Kino's decision to throw the pearl back into the sea signifies his indifference towards wealth and his desire to live in poverty.

How does Kino's character change throughout the chapter, and what does this reveal about the theme of greed?

• Kino's character changes from humble to heroic, revealing the theme of greed in the story.

• Kino's character changes from selfless to selfish, revealing the theme of greed in the story.

• Kino's character changes from generous to greedy, revealing the theme of greed in the story.

• Kino's character changes from content to consumed by greed, revealing the theme of greed in the story.

What inference can be made about Juana's character based on her actions and decisions in this chapter?

• Impulsive and reckless

• Determined and resourceful

• Unmotivated and uninspired

• Indecisive and lazy

What critical decision does Kino make in this chapter, and how does it impact the overall storyline?

• Kino decides to bury the pearl and sell it once his baby is well.

• Kino decides to give the pearl away so that another villager will feel the difficulty of making judgment calls and decisions under pressure.

• Kino decides to use the pearl as a decoration in his home so that no man faces what he has gone through.

• Kino returns the pearl to the sea as a symbol of his end to greed and a display of regret and mourning.

What is the primary setting of Chapter 6 in "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck?

• The village

• The mountains

• The beach

• The town

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Who accompanies Kino and Juana as they flee into the mountains?

• Coyotito

• Juan Tomás

• The doctor

• The priest

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What does Kino do to try to cover their tracks as they flee?

• Walks in the river

• Covers their footprints with leaves

• Walks backwards

• Uses a broom to sweep away tracks

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What is Kino's primary motivation for fleeing into the mountains?

• To find a new home

• To escape the trackers

• To sell the pearl

• To find food

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How does Juana support Kino during their escape?

• She carries the pearl

• She scouts ahead for danger

• She tends to Coyotito and provides emotional support

• She fights off the trackers

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What is the significance of the pearl in Chapter 6?

• It represents hope and prosperity

• It symbolizes Kino's downfall and the family's suffering

• It is a gift from the gods

• It is a family heirloom

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