Kino's Journey and Symbolism

Kino and Juana, living by the estuary, embark on a quest to find a valuable pearl to treat their son Coyotito's poison. They discover an enormous pearl, which brings hope and astonishment. Steinbeck contrasts the natives' spiritual understanding of the world with the materialistic and rational approaches of colonial and American societies, highlighting the value of tradition and intuition over wealth and scientific knowledge.

What are Kino and Juana hoping to find on their walk to the canoe?

• A pearl to pay for Coyotito's treatment

• A hidden treasure

• A lost family member

• A new home

What do Kino and Juana hope to achieve by finding a valuable pearl?

• To start a business

• To buy a new house

• To persuade a doctor to treat Coyotito

• To travel the world

What is the significance of Kino's canoe?

• It is a new purchase

• It is a family heirloom

• It is a gift from a friend

• It is a rental

How does Juana treat Coyotito's wound?

• With a herbal tea

• With a doctor's ointment

• With a bandage

• With seaweed

What does Juana use to protect Coyotito from the sun?

• A hat

• A shawl

• A parasol

• A blanket

What do Kino and Juana encounter at the oyster bed?

• A school of fish

• A group of fishermen

• Other canoes

• A large shark

What does Kino do after Juana climbs into the canoe?

• He starts fishing

• He pushes the boat away from shore

• He takes a nap

• He repairs the canoe

What is unique about the large oyster Kino finds?

• It has a ghostly gleam

• It is covered in gold

• It is already open

• It is the smallest oyster

How long does Kino stay underwater while collecting oysters?

• Over two minutes

• Thirty seconds

• One minute

• Five minutes

What does Juana notice after Kino opens the large oyster?

• The pearl is missing

• Coyotito's wound has improved

• The oyster is empty

• The pearl is fake