Exploring The Pearl by Steinbeck

What is the primary setting of "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck?

• A bustling city

• A small fishing village

• A desert

• A mountain town

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Who is the main protagonist in "The Pearl"?

• Kino

• Juana

• Coyotito

• The doctor

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What is the name of Kino's wife in "The Pearl"?

• Maria

• Juana

• Teresa

• Rosa

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What is the name of Kino and Juana's baby?

• Juan

• Pedro

• Coyotito

• Miguel

What is the author's purpose in writing "The Pearl"?

• To entertain with a romantic story

• To explore the effects of greed

• To describe the life of a fisherman

• To provide a historical account

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Which theme is central to "The Pearl"?

• Love

• Greed

• War

• Friendship

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What does the pearl symbolize in the novel?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Evil and misfortune

• Love and happiness

• Knowledge and wisdom

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What event sets the plot of "The Pearl" into motion?

• Kino finding a pearl

• Juana falling ill

• The village being attacked

• Kino losing his job

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What is Kino's occupation?

• Farmer

• Fisherman

• Pearl diver

• Merchant

How does the village react to Kino's discovery of the pearl?

• They celebrate with him

• They ignore him

• They become envious

• They help him sell it