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The Pearl

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did Juana want to throw away the pearl?

a)

It smelt bad

b)

She thought it was evil and was bringing danger to the family

c)

She thought it was too small to be worth anything

d)

She wanted to see Kino fail in life

2.

Who is the author of The Pearl?

a)

Dr. Suess

b)

John Frusciante

c)

Coyotito

d)

John Steinbeck

3.

What was the name of Kinos sister-in-law?

a)

Megan

b)

Apolonia

c)

Aphrodite

d)

Joanne Frusciante

4.

Who did the story follow?

a)

Kino, Juana and Coyotito

b)

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante.

c)

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.

d)

Juan Tomas, Apolonia

5.

In Chapter 1, what is the meaning of the word "furtive" as used to describe Kino's movements?

a)

a. Open and obvious

b)

b. Secret and sly

c)

c. Quick and agile

d)

d. Cautious and hesitant

6.

What did they call the Pearl?

a)

Pearl of the Earth

b)

Pearl of the World

c)

Pearl of the Jam

d)

John Frusciante

7.

Why was Kino so determines to sell the pearl?

a)

He wanted to ensure Coyotitos schooling with the money

b)

He wanted to use the money to get married to Juana

c)

He wanted to buy a house in the Capital.

d)

He wanted to use the money to see Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert.

8.

Which statement is TRUE about Kino?

a)

He dreams of a better life for his family.

b)

He built the canoe that he uses for fishing.

c)

He went to the capital alone to sell the pearl.

d)

He gave the pearl to his brother.

9.

The author of “The Pearl” is:

a)

John Stamos

b)

John Steinbeck

c)

Harper Lee

d)

Kino

10.

Kino and Juana’s life at the beginning of the story can most accurately be described as:

a)

fast-paced

b)

miserable

c)

simple and happy

d)

sad

11.

What happens to Coyotito?

a)

He is bit by a dog.

b)

He falls from his cradle.

c)

He is sick with the flu.

d)

He is stung by a scorpion.

12.

Juana does two different things on her own to try to help Coyotito recover. Name them.

4 lines
13.

What does Kino do to express his anger toward the doctor?

a)

He hits the gate with his hand.

b)

He shouts at the servant.

c)

He punches a wall.

d)

He cries.

14.

How does Kino plan to pay the doctor?

a)

with pesos

b)

with pearls

c)

by selling his canoe

d)

by working as his servant

15.

What does Kino do when he first sees the great pearl?

a)

He is quiet

b)

He laughs joyfully

c)

He screams

d)

He makes a fist

16.

The antagonist of the story is...

a)

Kino

b)

Juana

c)

Coyotito

d)

The Doctor

17.

Why does the doctor refuse to treat Coyotito?

a)

he doesn't like KIno

b)

He knew Coyotito was going to die anyways

c)

Kino had no money to pay

18.

"She(Juana)put her lips down over the puncture and sucked hard and spat.." From this we can infer....

a)

Juana has had medical training.

b)

Juana doesn't understand how scorpion stings work.

c)

Juana has been taught what to do for scorpion stings.

d)

Juana is an irresponsible mother.

19.

In Chapter 2, Kino and Juana set off in their canoe to-

a)

find fish

b)

find a pearl

c)

have a day to themselves

20.

The Pearl takes in place in a town in Mexico called-

a)

La Paz

b)

Mexico City

c)

Mazatlan

d)

Puerto Penesco

21.

The doctor in La Paz refuses to treat Kino's son because-

a)

he won't give him the Pearl

b)

he is too busy

c)

they don't have money

22.

What is the main theme of 'The Pearl'?

a)

Greed and its consequences

b)

Love and sacrifice

c)

Adventure and exploration

d)

Friendship and loyalty

23.

In 'The Pearl', what does the pearl symbolize for Kino and his family?

a)

Hope and prosperity

b)

Danger and misfortune

c)

Love and unity

d)

Freedom and independence

24.

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Pearl' to convey the story's message?

a)

Metaphor

b)

Simile

c)

Irony

d)

Personification

25.

What is the significance of the setting in 'The Pearl'?

a)

It highlights the cultural and social environment of the characters

b)

It provides a backdrop for a romantic story

c)

It serves as a metaphor for Kino's internal conflict

d)

It is irrelevant to the story's main theme