The Pearl Vocabulary

The seaweed pack that Juana puts on Coyotito's shoulder to minimize the pain and swelling is called. . .

• poultice

• poultry

• algae

• pumice

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If you have avarice,

• you have a need to breathe fresh air.

• you have a fear of spiders.

• you have a strong desire to have or get money.

• you have a strong desire to make others happy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

Thinking the pearl he saw might not actually be real, Kino feared what he saw gleaming from the oyster was a / an

• diamond

• poultice

• illusion

• allusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word 'bulwark' as used in 'The Pearl'?

• A strong support or protection

• A type of pearl

• A kind of fish

• A small boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In 'The Pearl', what does the word 'incandescence' refer to?

• A type of fish

• A glowing light

• A kind of pearl

• A small boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the term 'subjugation' mean in the context of 'The Pearl'?

• Freedom

• Domination

• Friendship

• Trade

Which word best describes Kino's feelings when he finds the pearl?

• Avarice

• Joy

• Fear

• Confusion

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is a 'poultice' as mentioned in 'The Pearl'?

• A type of pearl

• A medicinal dressing

• A kind of fish

• A small boat

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Pearl', what does 'coagulate' mean?

• To flow freely

• To thicken or clot

• To shine brightly

• To disappear

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the word 'lethargy' mean in 'The Pearl'?

• Energy

• Excitement

• Sluggishness

• Happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4