The Pearl Steinbeck

Who is the author of The Pearl?

• John Travolta

• Ernest Hemingway

• Paul Preston

• John Steinbeck

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Which is not a character in the story?

• Juana

• Kino

• Coyotito

• The detective

• The doctor

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When Kino, Juana and Coyotito arrive to the doctor's house, the servant tells them that __________________

• The doctor will treat Coyotito immediately.

• The doctor is seeing another patient at the moment and will see them later

• The doctor is not home

• The doctor is sleeping

What is the difference between the beginning of the story in the book and how the movie starts?

• In the book, we see Kino and Juana wake up in their humble house. In the movie, we first see Kino and another man drinking in a bar.

• In the book, we see a scorpion biting Juana. In the movie, the scorpion bites Kino.

• In the book, Kino and Juana are described fishing on a canoe. In the movie, we see Juana buying food at a market.

• The book starts with Kino and Juana waking up in their hut. In the movie, we first see Kino and another man by the beach looking at the waves.

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The Pearl is the story of a young couple with a baby who find a _____

• Diamond

• Pearl

• Gold ring

• Pirate treasure

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Why do Kino and Juana take Coyotito to the doctor?

• Stomach problem

• To get a Covid vaccine

• Scorpion bite

• Toothache

How would you best describe the doctor?

• A friendly person who rushes to the door to help Coyotito immediately without thinking about money.

• A very old person who is near retirement age and cannot longer walk or see.

• A young indigenous university graduate who has just graduated from university and returned to town to help his people.

• A greedy man who mainly thinks about making a profit before treating his patients and who treats the indigenous people as if they were animals.

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What is the main theme of 'The Pearl' by John Steinbeck?

• Greed and its consequences

• Love and sacrifice

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

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Which character in 'The Pearl' is a symbol of hope and innocence?

• Kino

• Juana

• Coyotito

• The doctor

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What does the pearl represent in the story?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Evil and misfortune

• Love and happiness

• Adventure and exploration

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