The Pearl Chapter 1-3 Quiz

What is Kino's occupation?

• Sailor

• Doctor

• Fisherman

• Pearl diver

How does Kino's family make a living?

• They make a living by working in a factory

• They make a living by farming

• They make a living by diving for pearls.

• They make a living by selling handmade crafts

What does Kino discover in the sea?

• a large pearl

• a piece of driftwood

• a small rock

• a seashell

What is the significance of the pearl to Kino's family?

• It represents hope for a better future and the potential to escape poverty.

• It is a symbol of bad luck and misfortune

• It has no significance and is just a regular pearl

• It represents a burden and responsibility for the family

How does the discovery of the pearl change Kino's life?

• It makes Kino extremely wealthy and powerful

• It causes Kino to become a famous hero

• It has no impact on Kino's life at all

• It brings both fortune and tragedy, leading to conflict and ultimately changing his life in unexpected ways.

What conflict arises between Kino and the doctor?

• The conflict arises because Kino's son is too sick to be treated.

• The doctor refuses to treat Kino's son because they are poor.

• The doctor treats Kino's son for free out of kindness.

• Kino and the doctor have a friendly and respectful relationship.

What is the doctor's attitude towards Kino and his family?

• Respectful and supportive

• Condescending and dismissive

• Indifferent and caring

• Friendly and welcoming

How does Kino's community react to the news of the pearl?

• Anger and disappointment

• Excitement and greed

• Fear and sadness

• Indifference and contentment

What does Juana think about the pearl?

• Juana thinks the pearl brings both hope and destruction.

• Juana thinks the pearl is a blessing

• Juana thinks the pearl is a curse

• Juana thinks the pearl is worthless

What is the overall impact of the pearl on Kino and his family?

• The pearl brings only positive changes to Kino and his family

• The pearl brings both hope and destruction to Kino and his family, ultimately leading to tragedy.

• The pearl has no impact on Kino and his family

• The pearl causes Kino and his family to become extremely wealthy