Question 1 (1 point)
The narrator says, "This was to be the day from which all other days would take their arrangement." This line means
a
Kino and Juana cannot make any plans until they see the doctor.
b
that Kino and Juana have to arrange several appointments now that they have the pearl.
c
Kino expected his family's life was about to change in a profound way.
Question 2 (1 point)
What does Juan Tomas warn Kino to do?
a
He reminds him to see their priest.
b
He tells him he should not bring his family to the pearl buyers.
c
He reminds him to get the best price for his pearl.
Question 3 (1 point)
After talking to Juana, what does Kino decide to do with the pearl?
a
He decides to keep it as a legacy for Coyotito.
b
He decides to take it to the capital.
c
He decides to give it to their church.
Question 4 (1 point)
The author's purpose for including the parable about those who are punished for trying to leave their station is to
a
show why the pearl buyers refuse to buy Kino's pearl.
b
explain why Kino goes to the pearl buyers.
c
foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conflicts.
Question 5 (1 point)
When the townspeople say that if they found the pearl that they would give it to charity, it hints at their
a
sense of community.
b
selfless good will.
c
animosity toward Kino and his desire for a better life.
Question 6 (1 point)
Why was Kino lying on the ground?
a
He was sick.
b
Someone assaulted him.
c
He needed to rest.
Question 7 (1 point)
The narrator reveals that
a
the pearl buyers work individually.
b
Kino will have to sell this pearl at an auction.
c
the pearl buyers actually work together.
Question 8 (1 point)
Word spreads quickly that Kino is going to sell the pearl. Of those who find out, who makes a plan to cheat him?
a
Juan Tomas
b
the pearl buyers
c
the doctor
Question 9 (1 point)
How does the reader know that the pearl buyers are trying to cheat Kino?
a
They offer Kino more money than their original price.
b
Both a and b are correct answers.
c
The narrator reveals that the pearl buyers know they played too hard.
Question 10 (1 point)
What is the disagreement Kino has with Juana?
a
She wants to give the pearl to charity.
b
She wants to throw the pearl back into the ocean.
c
She wants to keep the pearl instead of sell it.
I apologize if there were any mistakes in the answers provided. Let's go through the questions again and I'll make sure to give you the correct answers:
1. The narrator says, "This was to be the day from which all other days would take their arrangement." This line means:
c) Kino expected his family's life was about to change in a profound way.
2. What does Juan Tomas warn Kino to do?
c) He reminds him to get the best price for his pearl.
3. After talking to Juana, what does Kino decide to do with the pearl?
a) He decides to keep it as a legacy for Coyotito.
4. The author's purpose for including the parable about those who are punished for trying to leave their station is to:
c) foreshadow that the pearl is going to bring Kino conflicts.
5. When the townspeople say that if they found the pearl that they would give it to charity, it hints at their:
a) sense of community.
6. Why was Kino lying on the ground?
a) He was sick.
7. The narrator reveals that:
c) the pearl buyers actually work together.
8. Word spreads quickly that Kino is going to sell the pearl. Of those who find out, who makes a plan to cheat him?
b) the pearl buyers
9. How does the reader know that the pearl buyers are trying to cheat Kino?
b) Both a and b are correct answers.
10. What is the disagreement Kino has with Juana?
c) She wants to keep the pearl instead of sell it.
Please let me know if you have any further questions or need clarification on any of the answers.
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