The Pearl Quiz

The author of “The Pearl” is:

• John Stamos

• John Steinbeck

• Harper Lee

• Kino

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

• fast-paced

• miserable

• simple and happy

• sad

Kino and the people in his village make a living by:

• farming

• sewing

• fishing

• weaving baskets

Kino’s most valuable possession is:

• blanket

• brush house

• a handful of seed pearls

• a canoe

What happens to Coyotito?

• He is bit by a dog.

• He falls from his cradle.

• He is sick with the flu.

• He is stung by a scorpion.

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

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

• He hits the gate with his hand.

• He shouts at the servant.

• He punches a wall.

• He cries.

Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of the doctor.

• Spanish-speaking

• wealthy

• generous

• dishonest

How does Kino plan to pay the doctor?

• with pesos

• with pearls

• by selling his canoe

• by working as his servant

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

• He is quiet

• He laughs joyfully

• He screams

• He makes a fist