The Pearl Macmillan

Before finding the pearl, what is Kino's most valuable possession?

• A seashell that he has always treasured

• A cowskin drum

• His wedding ring

• His grandfather's canoe

Why does Steinbeck say that the sea bed had raised the King of Spain to be a great power in Europe?

• Because the King had many fisherman who became wealthy in the Gulf of Mexico

• Because the oysters and pearls found there made the King wealthy

• Because the coral reefs were exotic and valuable

• Because the seashells collected there were very valuable

Which do the villagers of the Gulf trust more, things of the spirit and imagination or things that their eyes show them?

• The things their eyes show them

• The things of spirit and imagination

• They trust both equally

• They don't trust either of them

Juana applies her own remedies to Coyotito's wound. So why does she still want the doctor to help?

• Because his medicine has more authority

• Because the doctor has always been kind to the "little Indians"

• Because Coyotito's wound became infected

• Because Kino wants the doctor's help

In Chapter 1, what is the meaning of the word "furtive" as used to describe Kino's movements?

• a. Open and obvious

• b. Secret and sly

• c. Quick and agile

• d. Cautious and hesitant

Thinking the pearl he saw might not actually be real, Kino feared what he saw gleaming from the oyster was a / an

• diamond

• poultice

• illusion

• allusion

What does Juana pray for as they set out in the canoe?

• She prays directly for Coyotito to recover.

• She prays that they will be safe in the boat.

• She prays for it to not rain as they are in the Gulf

• She prays that they find a pearl to pay the doctor with.

What is Steinbeck's tone as he describes the Song of the Pearl That Might Be?

• Hopeful

• Pessimistic

• Whimsical

• Exhausted

What is Juana's view of luck?

• She thinks true strength comes from making your own luck.

• She thinks luck is essential in healing Coyotito.

• She thinks luck doesn't exist.

• She thinks you are either born lucky or you are born unlucky.

Which line foreshadows, or helps you know what will happen, the finding of the Pearl of the World?

• "the little secret melody of the pearl that might be was stronger this morning"

• "Kino, in his pride and youth, could remain down over two minutes without strain."

• "A little to his right a hummock of rubbly rock stuck up..."

• "Because they were disturbed, the oysters were tightly closed."