The Pearl Chapter Two

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.

Which do the villagers of the Gulf trust more, things of the spirit and imagination or things that their eyes show them?

• The things their eyes show them

• The things of spirit and imagination

• They trust both equally

• They don't trust either of them

Before finding the pearl, what is Kino's most valuable possession?

• A seashell that he has always treasured

• A cowskin drum

• His wedding ring

• His grandfather's canoe

Juana applies her own remedies to Coyotito's wound. So why does she still want the doctor to help?

• Because his medicine has more authority

• Because the doctor has always been kind to the "little Indians"

• Because Coyotito's wound became infected

• Because Kino wants the doctor's help

Who doesn't go with Kino to sell the pearl?

• the town's people

• Juana and Coyotito

• Juan Tomas and Apolonia

• the priest

What happened to Kino on the path through the brushline up the beach?

• He was attacked, killed a man, and lost the pearl.

• The buyers met him and offered him more money for the pearl.

• His brother came to warn him that robbers were after him.

• He tripped on a rock and broke his leg.

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.