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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist of The Pearl?
Juana
Kino
Coyotito
the doctor
- 2. Multiple Choice
In what country does the setting of The Pearl take place?
La Paz
United States
Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico
- 3. Multiple Choice
After Coyotito is stung by the scorpion, Kino makes the scorpion into paste with his fingers.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
The doctor is a colonist and will not treat the baby. He is only interested in_______________.
helping others
money
the baby
making friends
- 5. Multiple Choice
What did Juana do when she discovered that Coyotito had been stung by a scorpion?
Ran away
She put her lips down over the puncture and sucked hard and spat out the poison
Cried and then asked Kino for help
Called from the front door for neighbors to help
- 6. Multiple Choice
Kino has no money to offer the doctor to treat Coyotito. All he has are which of the following:
a few mis-shapen pearls
gold coins
a bag of grain
a promise to pay
- 7. Multiple Choice
The doctor gives the baby a white powder, and his next words are very suspicious. What does he say?
the baby is fine and doesn't need treatment
"I think the poison will attack within the hour," he said. "The medicine may save the baby from hurt, but I will come back in an hour.
I have saved the baby from this unfortunate accident
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which are possible themes from The Pearl?
oppression and social class
the struggle for survival
corruption by material wealth and possessions
all of the above
- 9. Multiple Choice
What does Juana use to treat Coyotito's scorpion sting?
flour and sugar
a poultice of seaweed
aloe
none of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
To what does Steinbeck compare the town?
a town of jealous, bitter friends
a colonial animal
a close-packed society
none of the above
- 11. Multiple Choice
The news of Kino's pearl spread quickly across town. What did each person think of when he/she heard it?
repairs to the church
of how he personally could benefit from the riches of the pearl
living in France
all of the above
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who is the antagonist of The Pearl?
Juana
Kino
Coyotito
none of the above
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why does the doctor eventually come to help with Coyotito?
The doctor comes because he, too, has heard that Kino has a great pearl.
Because he want to help and feels sorrowful.
He is asked by his wife to help.
none of the above
- 14. Multiple Choice
What bad thing happened to make Juana want to throw away the pearl?
She decided that wealth only brought evil.
Her family had been attacked.
Someone comes to steal the pearl. Kino knifed him, but Kino got knocked over the head with something.
all of the above
- 15. Multiple Choice
In the description of the pearl buyers, what do we find out about the market in Kino's village?
The pearl dealers are fair.
The market is fixed. The buyers get together and set prices to cheat the village men.
The pearl dealers represent the free and open market.
none of the above
- 16. Multiple Choice
What happened when Kino went to sell his pearl?
all of the answers are correct
Kino says he will go to the capitol instead of dealing with these buyers.
When Kino disagreed, three other buyers were brought in; each one said it was of little value.
The pearl buyer told him it was a curiosity, not a valuable pearl.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Why did Juana sneak out with the pearl to throw it away?
She thought the pearl was evil.
She was afraid for her family.
She thought she had made the right decision for her family's safety and unity.
all of the above
- 18. Multiple Choice
What happened to Juana and Kino's hut while they were at the beach?
Their family decorated the hut for them.
The hut was hit by a storm.
The hut was burned down.
none of the above
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why did Juana and Kino finally decide to leave the town?
They did not think that, given Kino's recent upsetting of authority, anyone would believe the man was killed in self-defense.
They left the village because Kino had killed a man.
They had to go to the capitol to sell their pearl before someone else attempted to steal it.
both A and B
- 20. Multiple Choice
What does the canoe symbolize?
It symbolizes fishing.
It symbolizes the old way of life, tradition, the continuance of the primitive family.
It symbolizes pearl diving.
all of the above
- 21. Multiple Choice
What happens to Coyotito near the end of the novel?
Coyotito starts to cry because he is stung by the scorpion.
The tracker shoots towards the sound, towards the cave where Juana and Coyotito are hiding.
The shot accidentally strikes and kills Coyotito.
B and C only
all of the above
- 22. Multiple Choice
What could the return of Kino and Juana and their throwing away the pearl mean symbolically?
It means that Kino has given up his dreams, his hope for a better future for himself and his
family.
Kino has rid himself of his greed.
Kino has rid himself of the evil that has taken over his soul.
all of the above
- 23. Multiple Choice
What happens to the trackers?
Kino kills all of the trackers.
The trackers run for their lives.
Kino kills two of the trackers, and one is able to escape.
none of the above
- 24. Multiple Choice
What happens to Kino and Juana at the end of the story?
They return to the village with their lifeless baby.
After Coyotito's death, they move to another town outside of La Paz.
They throw the pearl away, never returning to La Paz.
none of the above
- 25. Multiple Choice
What is the conflict of The Pearl?
man vs man
man vs himself
man vs nature
all of the above are possible
- 26. Multiple Choice
What is one part of the climax of The Pearl?
Kino kills a man who attacks him for his pearl.
When Coyotito is accidentally shot.
When Juana and Kino throw the pearl back into the ocean.
When Kino strikes Juana
When the scorpion strikes Coyotito
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Kino's occupation?fishermanpriestdoctorpearl buyer
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat happens when Kino brings the pearl to the pearl buyers?Kino discovers the pearl is worthlessKino rejects the low price he is offeredKino decides to keep the pearl for his sonKino decides to sell the pearl to the first buyer
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which symbol represents continuance of the family?
the pearl
Kino's canoe
the church
the townspeople of La Paz
- 30. Multiple Choice
Where did Juana and Coyotito hide when they were in the mountains?
A large cave
A shallow erosion cave
In the brush
At the bottom of the mountain behind a large rock
- 31. Multiple Choice
Where and when does the story take place?
La Paz, Mexico; circa 1800
La Paz, California; circa 1800
La Paz, Mexico; circa 1900
La Paz, California; circa 1900
- 32. Multiple ChoiceHow does Kino acquire his canoe?He built itHe stole itHe inherited itHe found it
- 33. Multiple Choice
What does Kino think is worse than killing a man?
KIlling a woman
Burning down his house
The killing of a boat
Cheating a man out of his money
- 34. Multiple Choice
Who is the author of The Pearl?
SE Hinton
John Knowles
John Steinbeck
Robert Frost
- 35. Multiple Choice
Juana does not pray for Coyotito to be healed, but for Kino to find a great pearl.
True
False
- 36. Multiple Choice
Which of these does not happen in the first chapter?
Kino and Juana wake up and prepare for the day.
The doctor treats Coyotito's wound.
The scorpion strikes Coyotito.
The neighbors walked into town with Kino and Juana.
- 37. Multiple Choice
Why does the doctor eventually come to help with Coyotito?
He is asked by his wife to help.
Because he want to help and feels sorrowful.
The doctor comes because he, too, has heard that Kino has a great pearl.
None of the above
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a song within The Pearl?
Song of the Family
Song of the Pearl That Might Be
Song of Evil
Song of the Enemy
Song of the Scorpion
- 39. Multiple Choice
Who is Juan Tomas?
Juana's brother
Kino's son
Kino's brother
Kino's grandfather
- 40. Multiple Choice
Juan Tomas says to Kino, "You have defied not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way of life. I am afraid for you." What does he mean?
The pearl buyers will not buy anymore pearls from Kino.
It is not Kino's place to try and improve his life.
It is against the law to refuse to sell a pearl to the buyers.
Kino is becoming greedy and mean.
- 41. Multiple Choice
In Chapter 5, where did Juana go early in the morning?
To look for more pearls.
To pay the doctor.
To talk to the priest.
To throw the pearl away.
- 42. Multiple Choice
What did Kino do when he figured out where Juana went in Chapter 5?
He went to his brother for help.
He went back to sleep.
He followed her, then punched and kicked her.
He followed her, then slapped and kicked her.
- 43. Multiple Choice
In Chapter 5, what happened to Kino up the beach through the brushline on the path?
He was attacked, he killed a man, and lost the pearl.
He was attacked, he killed a man, and lost the pearl. Juana dragged the dead body behind their brush hut.
Kino was shot and killed a man in self-defense. Juana hid the attacker behind the brush.
The trackers attacked Kino looking for the pearl.
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which of the following did NOT happen to Kino in Chapter 5?
His house burned down.
His canoe was destroyed.
He was attacked by Juana.
He was attacked by a group of dark figures.
- 45. Multiple Choice
What happened to Juana and Kino's hut while they were away?
It was destroyed by a tidal wave.
It was ransacked and burned.
The neighbors kept watch so it would be safe.
The priest came and blessed it.
- 46. Multiple Choice
Why did Juana and Kino leave the village?
They heard of a buyer in the next town who was more honest.
They went to look for a school for Coyotito.
They were afraid because Kino had killed a man.
They were invited to meet the mayor of the city.
- 47. Multiple Choice
What do Kino and Juana do at the end of the story?
They continue on to the capital.
They return to the village.
They get married in the church.
They have a funeral for Coyotito.
- 48. Multiple Choice
What do Kino and Juana do with the pearl at the end of the story?
They donate it to the church.
They bury it in Coyotito's grave.
They sell it to the buyers for fifteen hundred pesos.
They throw it back into the Gulf.
- 49. Multiple Choice
"Why should he, when he had more than he could do to take care of the rich people?"
Who is this quote talking about?
The priest
The doctor
The King of Spain
The pearl buyer
- 50. Multiple Choice"The poison sacs of the town began to manufacture venom."
To what is this quote referring?The town's greedThe scorpionThe doctor's deceptionThe priest's deception - 51. Multiple Choice"her eyes as cold as the eyes of a lioness"
What type of figurative language is this?SimileMetaphorPersonificationExtended Metaphor - 52. Multiple Choice"A town has a nervous system and a head and shoulders and feet"
What type of figurative language is this?SimileMetaphorPersonificationExtended Metaphor - 53. Multiple Choice"he felt the... circling of wolves, the hover of vultures."
What type of figurative language is this?SimileMetaphorPersonificationExtended Metaphor - 54. Multiple Choice
Which is the primary conflict Kino faces in the novella as his character changes?
Man vs. nature
Man vs. self
Man vs. society
Man vs. man
- 55. Multiple Choice
What do the songs represent?
A foreshadowing of events
What Kino's thinking and feeling -- his mindset.
The situation Kino is in
All of the these
- 56. Multiple Choice
Why does Juana give Kino the pearl and stay with him in the mountains? Mark all that are appropriate.
She is afraid of Kino after he beat her.
She is helpless and cannot survive without Kino.
She wants to preserve the family even as Kino is destroying it.
She is a loyal wife.
- 57. Multiple ChoiceJuan Tomas says to Kino, "You have defied not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way of life. I am afraid for you." What does this mean?Kino's decision to improve his life will bring evil upon them all.The pearl buyers will refuse to buy any more pearls from Kino.It is against the law to refuse to sell a pearl outside the village.Kino is becoming too greedy.
- 58. Multiple Choice
Which conflicts occur in the story? Mark all that apply.
man vs man
man vs nature
man vs society
man vs God/gods
man vs self
- 59. Multiple Choice
What is a parable?
A short story with animal characters which teaches a moral or lesson.
A short story with human characters which teaches a moral or lesson.
A folktale that teaches a moral or lesson.
It is longer than a short story and shorter than a novel.
- 60. Multiple Choice
Who says the following quote?
"But the pearls were accidents, and the finding of one was luck, a little pat on the back by God or the gods or both."
Kino
the beggars
the priest
the third-person omniscient narrator
- 61. Multiple Choice
Who says the following quote?
"We do not know that we are cheated from birth to the overcharge on our coffins. But we survive."
Kino
the priest
Juana
Juan Tomas
- 62. Multiple Choice
Who says the following quote?
"You have a pearl? A good pearl?
the priest
Juan Tomas
the pearl buyers
the doctor
- 63. Multiple Choice
Who said the following quote?
"Thou art named after a great man--and a great Father of the Church. Thy namesake tamed the desert and sweetened the minds of thy people, didst thou know that?"
the doctor
the beggars
the priest
the neighbors
- 64. Multiple Choice
Who says the following quote?
"This thing is evil...This pearl is like a sin! It will destroy us."
Juan Tomas
Juana
Kino
the neighbors
- 65. Multiple Choice
Who says the following quote?
"This pearl has become my soul...If I give it up, I shall lose my soul."
Kino
Juan Tomas
the pearl buyers
the doctor
- 66. Multiple ChoiceJuana describes Kino, and men in general, as:Half man, half animalHalf man, half insaneHalf white, half blackHalf insane, half god
- 67. Multiple Choice
Whom can Kino trust? Mark as many as apply.
The priest
The doctor
The pearl buyers
Juan Thomas
- 68. Multiple Choice
A static character, Juana can be described as the following--mark all that apply:
level headed
strong
supportive
jealous
loyal
- 69. Multiple Choice
The Pearl ends in tragedy. It is even more tragic as the couple set out for one thing: to save Coyotito, yet, he is the one who dies violently.
What literary device is this an example of?
situational irony
dramatic irony
symbolism
motif
verbal irony
- 70. Multiple Choice
The priest tells Kino: "Thy namesake tamed the desert and sweetened the minds of thy people, didst thou know that?" What does the way the priest speaks tell us about him?
He is uneducated.
He is a holy man.
He is a nice man.
He thinks he is important.
- 71. Multiple ChoiceWhen Kino goes to the doctor, he speaks to the servant in "the old language." What does that tell us about Kino?Kino likes to show off that he can speak two languagesKino's use of the old language identifies him as a native personKino thinks the servant doesn't speak Spanish
- 72. Multiple ChoiceKino telling Juana to "hush!!!" very harshly (and Juana obeying) lets us know that...Kino doesn't like the sound of Juana's voiceKino is in the position of authority in their relationshipKino was really tired and wanted to go to sleep
- 73. Multiple ChoiceThe fact that Kino wants his son to go to school tells us...Kino wants to show off his moneyKino believes in the power of education
- 74. Multiple Choice
What sounds make up the Song of the Family?
Juana making the fire, tending the baby, grinding the corn
The neighbor's everyday routine
The sounds of nature around their home
- 75. Multiple Choice
In Chapter 1, what did the beggars know about the doctor?
He was a compassionate man.
He helped the native people.
He was cruel and greedy.
The church buried the doctor's corpses.
They knew of his clumsy abortions.
- 76. Multiple ChoiceWhat secret little inner song did Kino always hear when he was diving for pearls?The Song of the FamilyThe Song of EvilThe Song of the EnemyThe Song of the Pearl That Might Be
- 77. Multiple ChoiceHow did Kino surprise the dealers?He agreed with there assessment of the pearl.He told them that God would curse them.He told them that he knew they were trying to cheat him.
- 78. Multiple ChoiceThe pearl can be seen as representing evil in this story. Which literary element does this demonstrate?character motivationfigurative languagesymbolimagery
- 79. Multiple Choice
How is the scorpion symbolic of other events in the story?
Like the Scorpion’s poison infected the innocent Coyotito, the pearl becomes “poisonous” to Kino.
It represents the Song of the Family.
The townspeople threatened to kill Kino the way the Scorpion threatened to kill Coyotito.
Both A & C
- 80. Multiple Choice
How does the following statement show that the relationship between Kino and Juana has changed: “The two came from the rutted country road into the city, and they were not walking in single file, Kino ahead and Juana behind as usual, but side by side.”
They are finally getting along.
Juana has always been inferior to Kino, but now they are equals
Kino has wanted to leave the city with Juana, and now they are doing that.
They are finally in agreement about the pearl’s value.
- 81. Multiple ChoiceThe reader may best infer that the “Song of the Family” and the “Song of Evil” are...real songs that Kino often sings aloudpoems that Kino has composedpersonal moods and feelings not expressed in wordsreligious songs of his people
- 82. Multiple Choice
Kino struggles to relate to the doctor, as he is of a different race and economic class. What type of conflict is this?
man v. society
man v. man
man v. God/gods
man v. self
- 83. Multiple Choice
“Quietly he tracked her, and his brain was red with anger. She burst clear of the brush line and stumbled over the little boulders toward the water, and then she heard him coming and she broke into a run. Her arm was up to throw when he leaped at her and caught her arm and wrenched the pearl from her.” What is the tone of this passage?
sorrowful
angry
tense
loving
- 84. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Juana believe about the pearl?It should be given to the church.It is a blessing to her family.It should be sold.It will destroy her family.
- 85. Multiple ChoiceAfter Kino finds the pearl, Steinbeck writes that the “town is infected with poison.” Which statement best explains Steinbeck’s meaning? Everyone is…hoping to find a great pearlinfected with greedinfected with hatredinfected with superstition
- 86. Multiple Choice“And the music of the pearl rose like a chorus of trumpets in his ears” is an example of what type of figurative language?onomatopoeiasimilehyperbolemetaphor
- 87. Multiple Choice"He was an animal now, for hiding, for attacking, …” Identify the figurative language.similepersonificationhyperbolemetaphor
- 88. Multiple Choice
Kino looks into the pearl for the first time and wants many thinks for his family and himself when he sells the pearl. Which is the only one that comes true?
Kino wants a rifle because he wants to be equal to the Colonial Spaniards.
Kino wants to be properly married in a church and have new clothes.
Kino wants an education for his son so the villagers won’t be tricked by the pearl buyers.
Kino wants to purchase new clothes so that he will fit in with the townspeople.
- 89. Multiple Choice
What becomes Kino’s characterization after he attacks Juana?
Kino, labeled an abuser, is worried Juana will file a restraining order to keep him away.
Kino has descended into animalistic brutality; he is obsessed with keeping the pearl
Kino, overpowered by greed, begins a life of crime.
- 90. Multiple ChoiceThe doctor declares that he is a "doctor," not a "veterinary." The doctor implies that he thinks Kino and his people areanimalshuman beingsrichchildren
- 91. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Kino try to pay the doctor with?dollarspesosseed pearlshis life
- 92. Multiple Choice
What does the pearl symbolize?
greed
hope
evil
All of the above
- 93. Multiple Choice
The first main conflict in the story is when
the scorpion strikes Coyotito
the doctor won't treat Coyotito
When Kino is searching for the pearl and can't find one
Kino punches the doctor's gate
- 94. Multiple Choice
Juana represents
death
evil
security
livelihood
- 95. Multiple Choice
What race are the main characters in The Pearl?
Mexican Indian
American Indian
Spanish
European
- 96. Multiple Choice
The symbol that represent segregation is
the doctor
the doctor's gate
the canoe
the brush house
- 97. Multiple ChoiceWhat best describes how Kino changed after finding the pearl?he became more violent and paranoid; he did not trust peoplehe lost hope and became more fearfulhe became greedy and spent his money frivolouslyhe became more religious
- 98. Multiple ChoiceIn the novel, the pearl of the world was described using the simile...as perfect as the moonas black as coalas bright as a buttonas big as an elephant
- 99. Multiple ChoiceWhat drives the conflict of the novella?Kino's rageThe oppression of Kino's peopleA scorpion stingThe doctor
- 100. Multiple Choice
What are the themes based on?greedgood and evilthe darker side of human natureall of the above - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags