Excerpt from The Black Pearl

Excerpt from The Black Pearl

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Noura D'Ambrosio

English

6th Grade

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1.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Read line 15 of the story.

“You call this one only fair?” he asked. “It is a gem for the king.”

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.

2.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Which detail from the story best supports the idea that Ramón is becoming an expert at judging pearls?

“‘For this one,’ he said, ‘what is your notation?’” (lines 11 and 12)

“‘For a poor king,’ I said.” (line 16)

“‘With a little care the flaw can be peeled away,’ he said.” (lines 19 and 20)

“I would like to go today.” (line 29)

3.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

Why is the father reluctant to bring Ramón on a pearl‐diving trip?

He is concerned for Ramón’s safety.

He needs Ramón to evaluate more pearls.

He thinks Ramón is still too young to sail.

He is unsure Ramón is ready to dive.

4.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

In line 55, why does Ramón suggest that he will “stay on deck while the others dive”?

His father needs him to help with other jobs on the boat.

He realizes that his father will never actually let him go.

His father has convinced him that it is too dangerous.

He is trying to gradually change his father’s mind.

5.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

How does line 57 best contribute to the development of the story?

by signaling a turning point

by providing a solution to the problem

by comparing the characters’ actions

by introducing a new conflict

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