The Pearl

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Kino, Juana, and Coyotito

• Kino, Coyotito, the doctor

• The villaers, the doctor, and Juana

• Juana, Coyotito, the doctor

Why was Kino reluctant to open the "great oyster?"

• 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.

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

What race are the main characters in The Pearl?

• Mexican Indian

• American Indian

• Spanish

• European

The first main conflict in the story is when

• the scorpion strikes Coyotito

• the doctor won't treat Coyotito

• When Kino is searching for the pearl and can't find one

• Kino punches the doctor's gate

In the canoe, Juana prays for 

• Kino to find a pearl

• Kino to go to the doctor

• Kino to pay the doctor with the seed pearls he has

• God or the gods to heal Coyotito

What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Whimsical

• Exhausted

What does Juana use to soothe and cure Coyotito’s wound?

• palm tree leaves

• aspirin

• oatmeal

• seaweed

With what does Kino offer to pay the doctor?

• Eight small pearls

•   Five pieces of gold bullion

•   Ten weeks of hard labour

• His canoe

What does Juana do while Kino hunts for pearls?

• Stays home to take care of Coyotito.

• She goes with him.

• Takes the baby to town.

• She prepares lunch.

What is genre of the novel "The Pearl"?

• Traditional Literature

• Literary Fiction

• Literary Non-Fiction

• Literature