The Black Pearl

What does this line suggest about the father?

• He has not looked at the pearl as closely as Ramón has.

• He does not think that Ramón is correct about the pearl.

• He is testing Ramón’s confidence in judging the pearl’s value.

• He is teaching Ramón about the pearl’s quality.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

The author develops Ramón’s point of view in the story mostly by:

• describing Ramón’s fear of pearl diving

• including Ramón’s analysis of the pearl

• describing how Ramón feels about his father

• including dialogue between Ramón and his father

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the primary theme explored in 'The Black Pearl'?

• A) Adventure and exploration

• B) Greed and its consequences

• C) Friendship and loyalty

• D) Love and sacrifice

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Black Pearl' to enhance the narrative?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Foreshadowing

• D) Hyperbole

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

In 'The Black Pearl', what does the pearl symbolize?

• A) Wealth and prosperity

• B) Danger and misfortune

• C) Beauty and elegance

• D) Mystery and intrigue

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the author develop the setting in 'The Black Pearl'?

• A) Through detailed descriptions of the landscape

• B) Through the characters' interactions with the environment

• C) Through historical context

• D) Through the use of dialogue

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the sea in 'The Black Pearl'?

• A) It represents freedom and adventure

• B) It symbolizes the unknown and danger

• C) It is a source of livelihood

• D) It is a place of beauty and tranquility

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which character in 'The Black Pearl' is most associated with wisdom?

• A) The protagonist

• B) The protagonist's father

• C) The village elder

• D) The antagonist

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What role does superstition play in 'The Black Pearl'?

• A) It drives the plot forward

• B) It adds humor to the story

• C) It is a minor theme

• D) It is used to develop characters

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the protagonist's view of the pearl change throughout 'The Black Pearl'?

• A) From admiration to fear

• B) From indifference to obsession

• C) From curiosity to understanding

• D) From skepticism to belief

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3