The Pearl: Ch. 4 Review

What is the definition of foreshadowing?

• visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work; the “mental pictures” a reader sees in their head when reading a text

• an indication of something that will happen in the future, often used as a literary device to hint at or allude to future plot developments

• the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates in the reader; it's the emotion the author wants the reader to feel

• a comparison of two things using the words “like” or “as”

Which description best describes the town of La Paz, Mexico?

• It is a town where everyone is wealthy and snobby

• It is a town where not too many people live

• It is a town where everyone minds their own business

• It is a town where everyone knows each other and their business

The following quote is an example of what literary element:

“For Kino was a well-liked man; it would be a shame if the pearl destroyed him”

• foreshadowing

• simile

• imagery

• mood

What does Kino's brother, Juan Tomas, warn Kino about before he goes to sell the pearl?

• He warns Kino to take a weapon

• He warns Kino to protect himself

• He warns Kino to not get cheated

• He warns Kino that he should haggle the best price

What does the pearl seller tell Kino?

• He tells Kino it is a wondrous pearl and is worth a lot

• He tells Kino the pearl is evil and to destroy it

• He tells Kino his pearl is only a curiosity and is not of much value

What happens after Kino tries to sell the pearl?

• the pearl seller has a cup of tea with Kino and provides some advice to him

• the pearl seller calls the other pearl dealers to provide an assessment

• the pearl seller kicks Kino out of the shop

• the pearl seller begs Kino to sell the pearl to him

How does Kino react to the pearl seller?

• Kino is disappointed and leaves defeated

• Kino is furious and claims he is being cheated

• Kino is pleased and decides to sell the pearl

• Kino is confused as he tries to haggle a higher price

What is the significance of the following quote:

"And after all, a thousand pesos was it to be thrown away. It was comparative wealth to a man who was not wealthy. And suppose Kino took a thousand pesos. Only yesterday he had nothing."

• The quote shows the impact of wealth and how greed can start to make someone feel the desire to obtain more.

• The quote suggests that wealth is irrelevant to personal happiness.
• The quote indicates that a thousand pesos is not enough to change one's life.

What does Kino plan to do with the pearl?

• He plans to give it to his brother for safekeeping

• He plans to take it to the capital and sell it there

• He plans to hide it and take it back to the pearl sellers tomorrow

• He plans to sell it anyway and take the money

What does Kino's brother warn him about?

• Kino's brother says Kino should hide the pearl carefully

• Kino's brother says he is wishing he was the one who found the pearl

• Kino's brother says he is excited for the opportunity the pearl brings

• Kino's brother says he is afraid for Kino