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WorksheetsThe Pearl (Ch 2 & Ch3)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 30mins
(p.14) 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
(p.14) 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.15) 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
(p.15) 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.16) 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
(p.17) What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?
Hopeful
Pessimistic
Whimsical
Exhausted
(p.17) 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.
(p.18) 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."
(p.19) 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.
(p.19) 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.
What song does Kino hear when the priest comes to visit?
Song of the Family
Song of the Church
Song of Evil
Song of Love
Why does the doctor come to Kino's house? (The actual reason, not the one he gives)
He is concerned about Coyotito.
He has come to apologize.
He heard that Kino discovered a large pearl.
He is concerned about Kino's hand.
The doctor gives the baby a white powder, and his next words are very suspicious. What does he say?
the baby is fine and doesn't need treatment.
I have saved the baby from this unfortunate accident.
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.
How does the Doctor set the trap and force Kino into believing that the baby will need medical attention?
The Doctor tells Kino the baby is shrinking
The Doctor tells Kino there are signs the poison has gone inward and the eye is blue.
The Doctor tells Kino the baby has rapid heart beat and will start to convulse.
The Doctor tells Kino the baby is pale and is foaming at the mouth.
Who in the story states the following:
"It would be a shame to have it stolen before you could sell it".
Juan Tomas
Coyotito
Doctor
Priest
Juana asks Kino "Who do you fear?" in Chapter 3 and Kino replies...
Everyone
Juana
Doctor
Priest
Kino has a third unexpected visitor arrive to his house in hopes of seeing the Pearl of The World, who was it?
Doctor
Priest
Robber
Juan Tomas
What advice does Juana give to Kino in Chapter 3?
Do not allow the Doctor to treat the baby
The priest is evil and only wants your money
We should provide Coyotito with a sibling now that we are rich
Throw the pearl away. It is evil.
Kino refuses to listen to Juana because he believes...
"You are a woman. I am a man. A man knows what is best for the family"
"This is our one chance. Our son must go to school. He must break out of the pot that holds us in."
"Hush. Only speak when spoken to and let me determine our future."
"You are crazy and you never sleep. I can't trust someone that never sleeps."
At the end of chapter 3 when Kino looks at the pearl he sees:
its guarantee of the future, of comfort , of security.
the body of the robber he buried
the evil and destruction it will bring to his family
the Doctor poisoning his son
