WorksheetsThe Pearl Chapter Four
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?
Hopeful
Pessimistic
Whimsical
Exhausted
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."
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.
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.
Pearl is a symbol of the living ___________ between Hester Prynne and Master Dimmesdale.
ghost
secret
flower
rose
Pearl goes into a fit across the brook; what does Hester attribute this behavior to?
Pearl is showing her distaste for Master Dimmesdale.
Pearl is not accustomed to seeing Hester without the scarlet letter.
Pearl has become possessed by evil spirits.
Pearl refuses to do her homework.
Pearl is considered to be the living embodiment of the Scarlet Letter. This is an example of what?
Symbolism
Personification
Anthromorpism
Mood
What is the main conflict in Chapter Four of 'The Pearl'?
Kino's struggle with the pearl buyers
Juana's illness
Coyotito's education
The village's celebration
How does Steinbeck portray the pearl buyers in Chapter Four?
As honest and fair
As greedy and manipulative
As indifferent and uninterested
As generous and kind
What literary device is used when Kino imagines the future with the pearl in Chapter Four?
Metaphor
Simile
Foreshadowing
Irony
Which character tries to warn Kino about the dangers of the pearl in Chapter Four?
Juana
The priest
The doctor
The pearl buyer
What is Kino's reaction to the pearl buyers' offers in Chapter Four?
He is satisfied and sells the pearl
He is angry and refuses to sell
He is confused and unsure
He is happy and celebrates
What theme is highlighted by Kino's interaction with the pearl buyers in Chapter Four?
Greed and corruption
Love and family
Adventure and exploration
Tradition and culture
How does the community react to Kino's decision in Chapter Four?
They support him
They are indifferent
They are jealous
They are fearful
What does the pearl symbolize for Kino in Chapter Four?
Hope and prosperity
Fear and danger
Love and unity
Tradition and culture
