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WorksheetsThe Pearl--Final Test (English 12)--Per. 2
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 4hrs 42mins
The initial conflict of the story, which sets the rest of Kino and Juana's actions in motion, is...
Kino and Juana are too poor to pay the doctor.
Kino and Juana do not believe the doctor can help thier baby.
Kino and Juana believe their more traditional medicines (seaweed poultice) will heal their baby better than the doctor can, since the doctor just wants money.
Coyotito is struck/bitten by a scorpion.
The antagonist ("bad guy") of the story is...
Kino
Juana
Coyotito
The Doctor
According to the doctor, Kino's people are.....
Civilized
Uncivilized, like "animals"
What does it mean when (after Kino discovers the pearl) the text says, “The doctor looked past his aging patient and saw himself in a restaurant in Paris and a waiter was just opening a bottle of wine?”
The Pearl may make Kino protective but it is also giving him dreams of how he can give his family things he’s never given to them before, like a wedding and new clothes.
It means that they are comparing the pearl to the scorpion, that wealth is the poison that is making the people in the town greedy “evil” thinking only about themselves.
It means that it is often said that people who have so little give so much. Because Kino knows what it’s like to go without, he may be more willing to give to those who do not have much now that he does.
It means that even though the doctor rejected Kino before, now that Kino has found the pearl, the doctor is willing to help Coyotito. He is daydreaming about getting money from Kino so he can go live in a better place like Paris and eat good food and drink again.
The beggars: “...they knew that there is no alms (charity) giving in the world like a poor man."
The Pearl may make Kino protective but it is also giving him dreams of how he can give his family things he’s never given to them before. Like a wedding and new clothes.
It means that it is often said that people who have so little give so much. Because Kino knows what it’s like to go without, he may be more willing to give to those who do not have much now that he does.
It means that they are comparing the pearl to the scorpion that wealth is the poison that is making the people in the town greedy “evil” thinking only about themselves.
It means that even though the doctor rejected Kino before, now he is willing to take care of his son, Coyotito
What does the following text mean? “The news stirred up something infinitely black and evil in the town; like the scorpion...the poison of the town began to swell and puff with the pressure of it.”
The Pearl may make Kino protective, but it also gives him dreams of how he can give his family things he’s never given to them before, like a wedding and new clothes.
It means that it is often said that people who have so little give so much. Because Kino knows what it’s like to go without, he may be more willing to give to those who do not have much now that he does.
It means that they are comparing the pearl to the scorpion, and that wealth is the poison that is making the people in the town greedy/“evil”, thinking only about themselves.
It means that even though the doctor rejected Kino before, he is willing to take care of him now that he sees Kino has an expensive pearl. Woo hoo!!!
"Colonial society’s (Spanish) oppression of native cultures" is an example of...
parable
theme
tone
setting
Kino’s songs; nature imagery
simile, a comparison of non-living thing to a living thing (or animal), using the words "like" or "as" to compare the two things
metaphor, a DIRECT comparison of non-living thing to a living thing (or animal), WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as" to compare the two things
motif, a repeating event or word or symbol or image that keeps coming back again and again, and is linked to a theme of the story
mood, refers to the emotional response that the writer wishes to bring about in the reader through a story, created through the setting and the words used by the charcters, among other things
"She looked up at him, her eyes as cold as the eyes of a lioness."
narrative
simile
theme
fancy-shmancy words that only Steinbeck would use
Where does the story take place?
Africa
Los Angeles, California
San Juan, Puerto Rico
La Paz, Baja Mexico
"I'm a doctor not a _______________________"
Lawyer
miracle worker
brick layer
veterinary (veterinarian)
What did Juana do to help Coyotito immediately after he was stung by the scorpion?
Called for the Doctor
Bandaged him
Sucked the poison from his shoulder wound.
Called 911.
(p.7) Which do the villagers of the Gulf trust more, things of the spirit and imagination or things that their eyes show them? (You should look! You have access to the book, so check it out if you don't remember it! Here's a hint--Do a Command-F and type in the word "spirit", and you'll hit buried treasure!)
The things their eyes show them
The things of spirit and imagination
They trust both equally
They don't trust either of them
(p.8) 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
(p.8) 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, and she trusts those with authority more than her own self
Because the doctor has always been kind to the "little Indians"
Because Coyotito's wound became infected with butter
Because Kino wants the doctor's help and he knows the doctor secretly wants to help the poor people of the town because he makes a lot of money from them
(p.8) 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.
(p.8) 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
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."
(Pg. 10) 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.
What did Juana put on the baby's wound?
A band aid
Leaves
Sand
Seaweed
How big is the pearl?
The size of a golf ball
The size of a basketball
The size of a duck egg
The size of a Sea-gull egg
By the end of chapter 2, Coyotito is getting
sicker
better
hungry
richer
What is the item that Kino found nicknamed?
The Pearl of the World
The Pearl of the Rotten Family
The Pearl of the Year 1907
The Pearl of the Town of Goleta
Which one of these is NOT something Kino sees for his future in the Pearl? (Did you read the word "NOT"?)
Getting married to Juana in the church
Coyotito going to school
A rifle
His family wearing new clothes and shoes on their feet
A new canoe
Read the passage below:
"Kino was already making a hard skin for himself against the world. His eyes and his mind probed for danger before it appeared."
What does this mean?
Kino has become greedy because of the wealth the pearl has brought him.
Kino is distrusting of everyone in the town, and he believes something bad will happen if he's not careful.
Kino is afraid the Gods will see his success he got on his own and take revenge on him for not giving back.
Kino is getting ready to fight the townspeople that are responsible for stealing his pearl.
How does Kino feel about the Doctor after he puts medicine in Coyotito to save him?
Kino feels remorseful and sad that he did not believe in the Doctor before.
Kino feels appreciative that the Doctor was able to successfully heal his son.
Kino feels suspicious of the Doctor, and he thinks Coyotitio is not fully healed.
Kino is angry that the Doctor wants him to pay for the service immediately after he is done working.
Which one of these statements DOES NOT SHOW how Juana feels about the pearl at the end of chapter 3?
She tells Kino to throw it back into the ocean.
She is afraid of the pearl and believes it is "a sin".
She asks Kino to break it because she thinks it will destroy their family.
She becomes greedy and urges Kino to go out and find more so Coyotito can go to school.
As the story progresses/develops, who does Kino become afraid of?
Everyone, other than his immediate family
Juana
Coyotito
The Pearl Buyers
"The baby is fine and doesn't need treatment."
"I think the poison will attack within the hour," he said. "The medicine may save the baby from hurt, but I will come back in an hour."
"I have saved the baby from this unfortunate accident."
"That baby looks just like me! Incredible!"
good versus evil
Why does the doctor eventually come to help with Coyotito?
The doctor comes because he, too, has heard that Kino has a great pearl, and he knows he'll be able to get a little "sumpin' sumpin'" (that is to say, MONEY!!!!).
Because he wants to help and feels sorrowful.
The pearl dealers represent the free and open market. They would never dream of cheating someone as poor and uneducated as Kino!
To what is this quote referring?
What do the pearl buyers want?
to make a profit for Kino, who is the seller of the pearl
to make sure Kino gets the lowest possible price for the pearl, and to cheat him out of money that deserves
to get the highest possible price for Kino, but not more than 1 million pesos
to make the patron, their boss, happy and ALSO to make Kino happy. Now, that's a win-win situation!
At the beginning, when Kino finds the pearl, all the poor people in town want Kino to . . .
give money to the poor
move to a nicer house
to fail
to be a bad person
(pg. 22) Kino wears his hat at a tilt because . . .
he wants to look serious and agressive
he wants to look rich
he wants to look handsome
he wants to show respect
What does Juan Tomás warn Kino?
that Juana will try to throw the pearl in the ocean
that the buyers will try to cheat them
that the priest can't be trusted
that the doctor will hurt Coyotito
How do Kino and Juana feel about the pearl at the end of chapter 4?
They both think the pearl represents good fortune.
They both think the pearl represents destruction.
Kino thinks the pearl represents destruction; Juana thinks it represents good fortune.
Kino thinks it represents good fortune; Juana thinks it represents destruction.
The capital is where you get your best price, but not more than 500 pesos
It is a sin to try to leave your station in life/change your social status, and become rich
Why did Juana and Kino leave the village?
They heard of a buyer in the next town who was more honest
They went to look for a school for Coyotito
They were afraid because Kino was attacked.
They were invited to meet the mayor of the city
What do they do with the pearl?
They donate it to the church
They decide to take it to the capital, and are hunted by the Trackers.
They sell it to the buyer for fifteen hundred dollars
They bury it in Coyotito's grave
About mid-way through the story, Juana takes the pearl ...
to sell the pearl
to hide it from Kino
to throw it in the ocean, but is stopped by Kino before she can throw it in the water
Kino's reaction to Juana taking the pearl...
he struck her and kicked her
he begged her to stay
he helped her throw the pearl back
Who did Kino kill?
Kino did not kill anyone
Kino killed the doctor
Kino killed somebody in the dark, AND all three of the Trackers
What happened to Kino and Juana's house
Somebody broke in and took the pearl
Somebody broke in and started a fire
Somebody burned it while they were sleeping
In this village, what is worse than the killing of a man?
disagreeing with the priest
destroying a boat
beating your wife
losing a child
Before walking with Juana to the capital, how does Kino feel about the pearl?
He calls it his "soul" and his destiny.; he cannot be parted from it
He finally realizes that it is cursed and wants to be rid of it
He sees it as a burden that Gods wish him to carry; a test of faith
He thinks people go mad if they see it, so he keeps it hidden.
Where was John Steinbeck born?
Salinas, California
Mexico City
La Paz
Atlanta, Georgia
How does Juana try to get rid of the pearl?
She asks Kino to go for a long walk on the beach, then tries to snatch the pearl from his pocket and throw it in the ocean
She is trying to rehide it and sell for the 1500 pesos behind kino's back
She waits for kino to sleep then tries to sneak off and throw it in the ocean
How does Kino change over the course of the novel?
He becomes more confident and religious
He becomes more generous and kind
He becomes more mature and takes longer to plan out and decide things
He becomes more violent and animal-like
What line does Kino often say to Juana?
"I am a man"
"If you are not with me, you are against me"
"If I can't have you, no one can"
"I will protect you"
Kino's reaction to Juana taking the pearl
Struck her and kicked her
Begged her to stay
Helped her throw the pearl back
What does everyone remember in the town of La Paz?
The day Juana and Kino came back
The day the doctor came to the brush houses
The day the houses burned
The day Juana and Kino left the town
What was Juana carrying wrapped in her shawl when they returned to the village of La Paz?
The pearl
The Rifle
Food and water
Coyotito's body
After Kino kills the last tracker the narrator says that Kino heard [what] from the cave?
The cries of his ancestors
Juana laughing
The cry of death
Coyotito crying
Why was Kino happy about the sand being blown against his ankles?
It scratched an itch
It soothed his mind
It would cover their tracks
It looked like snow
What happens to the trackers?
They get rewarded for finding Kino
They are frightened by the coyotes
They are killed by Kino
They get lost in the mountains
What is the resolution (end) to the story?
Coyotito is killed.
Juan Tomas and Apolonia greet Kino and Juana when they return to the village.
Kino kills the three trackers.
Kino throws the pearl back into the sea.
Which of the following IS NOT an example of a moral lesson from The Pearl?
Remember to always get your feet washed before going out on a trip with your wife. In this way, you please your ancestors' memory.
Put family first, not things like a large pearl.
Listen and trust those around you; the ones that love you.
Don't be too greedy because it can destroy your life.
Who/what kills Coyotito?
Kino
The Tracker
Juana
Dehydration
What happens to Coyotito, towards the end of the story?
He is shot by a stray bullet
He is killed by the scorpion's poison
He is healed
He tries to eat the pearl and chokes
Who would you say could represent the sin of "anger"?
The Trackers, Kino, Coyotito
Kino, The Trackers
Juana, Coyotito, The Priest
That frog who shows up by the pool of water in the mountains, watching Kino climb on the rocks toward the Trackers
Which character in the story might best represent the sin of "greed"?
The Doctor
Coyotito
Juan Tomás
John Steinbeck
Juan Tomás says to Kino, "You have defied not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way of life. I am afraid for you." What does he mean?
The pearl buyers will not buy any more pearls from the villagers.
It is not Kino's place to try and improve his life.
It is against the law to refuse to sell to pearl buyers.
Kino is becoming greedy and mean.
How does Kino's character change after he attacks Juana?
Kino has descended into animalistic brutality; he acts like an animal, and he is obsessed with keeping the pearl
Kino, overpowered by greed, begins a life of crime, stealing every boat he can from the townspeople.
Assuming that this story, this parable, was told to real people of La Paz, which it was, what might have been the impact of the story's moral/theme on them?
The poorer people in La Paz might have learned the lesson from it that you shouldn't be greedy in life, because it will make you a much better person
It might have caused them to stay oppressed by the people in power, because it would cause them to not try to be too successful in life for fear that their lives would be destroyed if they are too greedy for success. This keeps those in power right where they are, and keeps the poor people from gaining too much power themselves.
The rich folks of La Paz probably felt really badly for oppressing the poor folks, and went to their houses pleading for forgiveness!
They probably were angry with John Steinbeck for not giving them money that he would have made off of selling this book to the public.
What themes are obviously present in the story, at one point or another?
Greed, Family, Power
Family, Power, Shower
Flower, Power, Shower
Greed, Power, Frogs
Which character represents the sin of "pride"?
Kino
The Doctor, Coyotito
The Priest, Coyotito
Coyotito
The climax of this story is most likely when...
Kino discovers the pearl
Coyotito gets stung/bitten by the scorpion
Kino and Juana come back into town
Coyotito dies by being accidentally shot by one of the Trackers, who are killed by Kino
One could argue that perhaps the most important character of the whole story is...
Coyotito, because his parents entire world revolves around their son, and their vision of what the pearl could do for them mostly focuses on Coyotito getting educated and pulling their family out of poverty.
The Doctor, because if he had just simply treated Coyotito, this would have cured all of the greed and anger that Kino felt, AND everyone would have just got along and split the profits from the pearl evenly.
The Priest because it is obvious that the only religious customs Kino and Juana follow are the Roman Catholic ones they have been taught by the Spanish people who took over the town nearly 300 years ago.
Juan Tomás, Kino's brother, because he obviously loves Coyotito more than any single character in the book.
