The Pearl Chapter Three

What does Juana pray for as they set out in the canoe?

• She prays directly for Coyotito to recover.

• She prays that they will be safe in the boat.

• She prays for it to not rain as they are in the Gulf

• She prays that they find a pearl to pay the doctor with.

Why does Steinbeck say that the sea bed had raised the King of Spain to be a great power in Europe?

• Because the King had many fisherman who became wealthy in the Gulf of Mexico

• Because the oysters and pearls found there made the King wealthy

• Because the coral reefs were exotic and valuable

• Because the seashells collected there were very valuable

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

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Whimsical

• Exhausted

What is Juana's view of luck?

• She thinks true strength comes from making your own luck.

• She thinks luck is essential in healing Coyotito.

• She thinks luck doesn't exist.

• She thinks you are either born lucky or you are born unlucky.

Which line foreshadows, or helps you know what will happen, the finding of the Pearl of the World?

• "the little secret melody of the pearl that might be was stronger this morning"

• "Kino, in his pride and youth, could remain down over two minutes without strain."

• "A little to his right a hummock of rubbly rock stuck up..."

• "Because they were disturbed, the oysters were tightly closed."

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.

Why does Steinbeck describe the melody of the maybe pearl as being "clear and beautiful" when Kino finds the great pearl?

• Because the pearl was so beautiful that it looked clear.

• Because it was clear that they had found a valuable pearl.

• Because Kino could hear the song better above the water.

• Because the water was very clear that day.

What did Juana put on the baby's wound?

• A band aid

• Leaves

• Sand

• Seaweed

what does Juana do while Kino hunts for pearls?

• Stays home to take care of Coyotito.

• Goes with him.

• Takes the baby to town.

• Prepares lunch.

What does Kino hope to achieve by selling the pearl in Chapter Three?

• A) To buy a new canoe

• B) To send Coyotito to school

• C) To move to a new village

• D) To purchase a new house