The Pearl

What is the first thing Kino says he will do now that he has money?

• buy a better fishing boat

• buy a new home for his family

• marry Juana in the church

• take his son to a school

Where does Kino hide his Pearl?

• in the Doctor's safe

• in a hole dug in his home

• under a rock on the beach

• with his brother Juan Tomas

Coyotito is stung by a-

• bee

• wasp

• scorpion

• jellyfish

When Kino goes to the doctor's house, he tries to pay for the doctor's services with-

• a few silver coins

• a week's worth of fish

• old, ugly pearls

• the Doctor's favorite chocolate

How does the pearl affect Kino and his family?

• It brings them wealth and happiness

• It causes conflict and tragedy

• It improves their social status

• It has no significant impact on their lives

How do the pearl buyers try to manipulate Kino?

• By offering him a fair price for the pearl

• By threatening his family

• By colluding to offer low prices

• By stealing the pearl from him

How does Juana's character develop throughout the story?

• She becomes more submissive to Kino

• She grows increasingly independent and assertive

• She remains unchanged throughout the events

• She abandons her family to seek a better life

What is the main theme of the story?

• The dangers of greed and materialism

• The importance of family bonds

• The struggle against oppression

• The beauty of nature

Who are the main characters in the story?

• Kino, Juana, and Coyotito

• Juan Tomás and Apolonia

• The pearl buyers and the doctor

• The trackers and the watchman

What event sets the story in motion?

• Kino finds a valuable pearl

• Coyotito is stung by a scorpion

• The doctor refuses to treat Coyotito

• Kino's canoe is destroyed