Quiz on The Pearl

What does the pearl symbolize for Kino at the beginning of the story?

• Greed and destruction

• Hope and prosperity

• A family heirloom

• An escape from his people’s traditions

Why does the doctor initially refuse to treat Coyotito?

• He doesn't believe Coyotito is truly sick.

• He doesn’t want to travel to the brush houses.

• Kino’s family has no money to pay him.

• He’s too busy with other patients.

What reason do the pearl buyers give Kino for offering him a low price?

• The pearl is too small.

• The pearl is ugly and too large to sell.

• The market is flooded with pearls.

• They do not have enough money to pay a fair price.

What decision does Kino make after rejecting the buyers’ offers?

• He decides to keep the pearl and hide it from others.

• He decides to travel to the capital to sell the pearl.

• He decides to give the pearl to the church.

• He decides to destroy the pearl.

How does the town react to Kino’s discovery of the pearl?

• They celebrate with Kino and Juana.

• They warn Kino to get rid of the pearl.

• They grow envious and some plot against him.

• They ignore Kino’s discovery.

What is Kino’s dream for Coyotito after finding the pearl?

• That Coyotito will become a pearl diver like Kino.

• That Coyotito will become a doctor.

• That Coyotito will be educated and break free from poverty.

• That Coyotito will inherit the pearl.

What do Kino and Juana’s neighbors think of his decision to go to the capital?

• They admire his courage.

• They support him wholeheartedly.

• They fear it will bring him trouble.

• They believe he will be successful.

How does Kino’s relationship with the pearl buyers reveal a larger theme in the story?

• It shows the value of community over material wealth.

• It illustrates the oppressive systems of colonialism and exploitation.

• It highlights Kino’s cleverness and ability to negotiate.

• It emphasizes the importance of tradition in Kino’s life.

What “song” does Kino hear when he meets with the pearl buyers?

• Song of Evil
• Song of Joy
• Song of Hope
• Song of Despair

What does Juana believe about the pearl by the end of Chapter 4?

• It will bring them great wealth and happiness.

• It is a blessing from the gods.

• It is evil and will destroy their family.

• It will eventually be accepted at a fair price.