Quiz on The Pearl

Where is the setting of the story?

• A bustling city in Spain

• A poor fishing village in La Paz, Mexico

• A desert in Australia

• A mountain village in Nepal

Who is Coyotito?

• Kino's brother

• Kino and Juana's infant son

• A village elder

• A pearl merchant

What initially happens to Coyotito that motivates Kino's search for a pearl?

• He falls ill

• He is stung by a scorpion

• He gets lost

• He is kidnapped

What do the pearl buyers in town try to do to Kino?

• Help him sell the pearl

• Cheat him

• Give him a fair price

• Ignore him

What does Kino realize about the pearl buyers?

• Their honesty

• Their kindness

• Their dishonesty

• Their generosity

What is the definition of 'exploitation' as given in the text?

• Helping someone in need

• Treating someone unfairly to benefit from their work

• Sharing resources equally

• Ignoring someone's efforts

What does "The Song of the Family" represent in Kino's mind?

• Danger and malice

• Love and contentment

• Darkness and ominous feelings

• Adventure and excitement

What do the "songs" in Kino's mind reflect?

• Kino's dreams and aspirations

• Kino's emotions and instincts

• Kino's fears and nightmares

• Kino's plans and strategies

What happens to "The Song of the Pearl" as the story progresses?

• It becomes more joyful

• It becomes dark and ominous

• It remains the same

• It disappears

Which song reflects Kino's love for his family?

• The Song of Evil

• The Song of the Pearl

• The Song of the Family

• The Song of Adventure