The Pearl Formative Practice Exam

Front

What does the doctor imply about Coyotito that suggests he may be racist?

Back

The doctor says, 'I am a doctor, not a veterinary,' implying a lack of respect for Coyotito's people.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Pearl'?

Back

Greed destroying Kino and Juana's lives.

Front

Is Juan Tomas the name of the priest in 'The Pearl'?

Back

False

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'The little lobsters looked like lunatics'?

Back

Alliteration.

Front

How did Kino acquire his canoe?

Back

He inherited it.

Front

What does 'theme' mean in a story?

Back

The central idea or message that the story conveys.

Front

What is personification?

Back

Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

Front

What is a simile?

Back

A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.