2 The Pearl

What is located near the town where Kino’s family lives?

• An estuary.

• A river.

• A large oak tree.

• Quicksand.

What is not mentioned as something near the coast of the beach?

• Puffer fish.

• Crabs.

• Brown algae.

• Lobsters.

What is the thing of most value to Kino?

• His canoe.

• His snorkeling gear.

• His home.

• His carving stick.

Where did Kino’s grandfather bring the canoe from?

• Mississippi.

• Nayarit.

• He made it.

• Kenya.

What is referred to as the bulwark against starvation?

• Kino's canoe.

• The sea.

• The fish.

• The crops.

What does Juana put as a poultice on Coyotito’s sting?

• Salt water.

• A dead fish.

• Brown seaweed.

• Dirt.

Who paddles Kino’s canoe in Chapter 2?

• Kino.

• Kino and Juna Tomas.

• Kino and his neighbors.

• Kino and Juana.

What has brought the King of Spain to higher power?

• Diamonds.

• Money.

• Pearls from oysters.

• The gold.

In Chapter 2, what two things does Kino tie his two ropes to?

• The boat and a heavy stone.

• A basket and the boat.

• A heavy stone and a basket.

• The boat and a bunch of oysters.

After Kino dives in the water in Chapter 2, what song plays in his head?

• Song of Hope.

• Song of the Sea.

• Song of the Pearl that Might Be.

• Song of Diving.