The Pearl Vocabulary

adverse fortune; bad luck
an instance of this; mischance; mishap

• misfortune

• goading

• guttural

• rutted

to keep alive or in existence; make lasting
to keep safe from harm or injry; protect or spare

• scuttling

• contemptuous

• preservation

• cleftg

a space or opening made by cleavage; a split
2. a division formed by cleaving
3. a hollow area or indentation

• cleft

• goading

• guttural

• rutted

A native person to an area is an ​ (a)  

• indigene

• hummock

• indigent

• mangrove

• rampart

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

What is the meaning of the word 'avarice' as used in 'The Pearl'?

• Greed for wealth

• Generosity

• Indifference

• Fear

In 'The Pearl', what does the word 'bulwark' refer to?

• A defensive wall

• A type of fish

• A small boat

• A piece of jewelry

What is the meaning of 'incandescence' in the context of 'The Pearl'?

• A glowing light

• A cold shadow

• A loud noise

• A soft touch

How is the word 'subjugation' used in 'The Pearl'?

• Domination and control

• Freedom and independence

• Joy and happiness

• Confusion and chaos

What does 'cozened' mean in 'The Pearl'?

• Tricked or deceived

• Helped or assisted

• Ignored or neglected

• Praised or admired