Question 1 (1 point)
Which of the following is a symbol of motherhood and protection?
a
the pearl
b
the town
c
the shawl
d
The Song of the Family
Question 2 (1 point)
Steinbeck wrote of Kino: "He lost one world and not gained another." What does he mean?
a
Kino has been banished from his village because he is now wealthy.
b
Kino cannot sell the pearl because it was stolen from him.
c
Kino can never go back to the way things were, but he has not gained anything in return.
d
Kino can never return the pearl to the ocean because he will anger the gods.
Question 3 (1 point)
Juana forgave Kino for hitting her because "he is a man" and "that meant certain things to Juana". What idea is illustrated with this quote?
a
greed
b
good vs evil
c
gender roles
d
classism
Question 4 (1 point)
What kind of medicine did the doctor give the baby?
a
natural healing herbs
b
antibiotics
c
poison
d
vitamins
Question 5 (1 point)
How does Kino and Juana's relationship change once she removes the pearl from its hiding place in the fireplace?
a
Juana remains submissive in all her actions.
b
He beats her and hisses at her like a snake.
c
They begin to make decisions together.
d
Kino listens to Juana's advice and reasoning.
Question 6 (1 point)
Who does the following quote describe: they were "like excited dogs on a warming trail"?
a
the townspeople
b
the beggars
c
the pearl buyers
d
the trackers
Question 7 (1 point)
Which of the following does NOT represent the economic status of the family?
a
There are crevices in the walls of the house.
b
They own beautifully embellished clothing.
c
They live in a brush house.
d
They sleep on a mat on the floor.
Question 8 (1 point)
"The song of the family came now from behind Kino. And the rhythm of the family song was the ginding stone where Juana worked the corn for morning cakes." What idea is represented in this quote?
a
greed
b
good vs evil
c
family bonds
d
gender roles
Question 9 (1 point)
Which quote does NOT represent how the pearl is changing Kino?
a
"Kino's hand leaped to catch it (the scorpion), but it fell past his fingers, fell on the baby's shoulder, landed, and struck."
b
"He felt alone and unprotected, and scraping crickets and shrilling tree frogs and croaking toads seemed to be carrying the melody of evil."
c
"He could feel a shell of hardness drawing over him."
d
"His eyes and his voice were hard and cold and a brooding hate was growing in him."
Question 10 (1 point)
Which of the following quotes illustrates how Juana goes against the cultural expectations of women in The Pearl?
a
"She could not live without a man."
b
"Of course she would follow him, there was no question of that."
c
"She knew there was murder in him, and it was all right; she had accepted it and she would not resist or even protest."
d
"Kino, this pearl is evil. Let us destroy it before it destroys us... Kino, it is evil, it is evil."
Question 11 (1 point)
How does Juana and Kino's relationship change at the end of the novel?
a
They resent each other and part.
b
She becomes more dominant in the relationship.
c
She goes back to being subservient.
d
They become equals.
Question 12 (1 point)
On the way to sell the pearl, Juan Tomas reminds Kino of the priest's sermon about "a punishment visited on those who tried to leave their situaton". Why does Steinbeck include this story?
a
to foreshadow the priest's death
b
to reveal Juan Tomas's greed
c
to compare Coyotito to the priest
d
to foreshadow Kino's future
Question 13 (1 point)
Juana shows great strength in the story. Which of the following sentences does NOT demonstrate her strength?
a
She recognizes the pearl is destructive before Kino does.
b
She doubts her own ability to treat and heal Coyotito.
c
She is the voice of reason: "Do you remember the men of the city? Do you think your explanation will help?"
d
She goes against Kino's wishes by trying to get rid of the pearl.
Question 14 (1 point)
What does the doctor symbolize?
a
healing
b
cultural superiority
c
unmotivated evil
d
the ability to provide for one's family
Question 15 (1 point)
What does the scorpion symbolize in the story?
a
the darkness in Kino
b
the selfish evil found in mankind
c
man's selfish desires
d
the unmotivated evil found in nature
Question 16 (1 point)
Which of the following characters is killed as an indirect result of Kino's finding the pearl?
a
Kino
b
Coyotito
c
Apolonia
d
Juana
Question 17 (1 point)
What happens to the pearl at the end of the story?
a
Kino throws it into the ocean.
b
Kino buries it in his home.
c
Kino trades it for a new rifle.
d
Kino sells it for a good price.
Question 18 (1 point)
Read the passage below and choose the best answer to the following questions.
"The scurrying procession came at last to the big gate in the wall ofthe doctor's house. They could hear the splashing water and the singing of caged birds and the sweep of the long brooms on the flagstones. And they could smell the frying of good bacon from the doctor's house...
Kino took off his hat and stood waiting. Coyotito moaned a little in Juana's arms, and she spoke softly to him. The procession crowded close the better to see and hear.
After a moment the big gate opened a few inches. Kino could see the green coolness of the garden and little splashing fountain through the opening. The man who looked out at him was one of his own race. Kino spoke to him in the old language. "The little one - the firstborn - has been poisoned by the scorpion," Kino said. "He requires the skill of the healer."
The gate closed a little, and the servant refused to speak in the old language. "A little moment," he said. "I go to inform myself," and he closed the gate and slid the bolt home. The glaring sun threw the bunched shadows of the people blackly on the white wall.
In his chamber, the doctor sat up in his high bed. He had on his dressing-gown of red watered silk that had come from Paris, a little tight over the chest now if it was buttoned. On his lap was a silver tray with a silver chocolate pot and a tiny cup of egg-shell china, so delicate that it looked silly when he lifted it with his big hand, lifted it with the tips of thumb and forefinger and spread the other three fingers wide to get them out of the way. His eyes rested in puffy little hammocks of flesh, and his mouth drooped with discontent. He was growing very stout, and his voice was hoarse with the fat that pressed on his throat. Beside him on a table was a small Oriental gong and a bowl of cigarettes. The furnishings of the room were heavy and dark and gloomy. The pictures were religious, even the large tinted photograph of his dead wife, who, if Masses willed and paid for out of her own estate could do it, was in Heaven. The doctor had once for a short time been a part of the great world and his whole subsequent life was memory and longing for France. "That," he said, "was civilized living" - by which he meant that on a small income he had been able to enjoy some luxury and eat in restaurants. He poured his second cup of chocolate and crumbled a sweet biscuit in his fingers. The servant from the gate came to the open door and stood waiting to be noticed.
"Yes?" the doctor asked.
"It is a little Indian with a baby. He says a scorpion stung it."
The doctor put his cup down gently before he let his anger rise. "Have I nothing better to do than cure insect bites for 'little Indians'? I am a doctor, not a veterinary."
"Yes, Patron," said the servant. "Has he any money?" the doctor demanded. "No, they never have any money. I, I alone in the world, am supposed to work for nothing - and I am tired of it. See if he has any money!"" (Steinbeck) (Chapter 1)
What is the main conflict in this passage?
a
Man vs Nature- Coyotito is dying from the scorpion sting.
b
Man vs Self- Kino must be patient; he has to wait for the doctor to see Coyotito.
c
Man vs Society- Kino and Juana can't get help from the doctor because they are poor.
d
Man vs Man - The doctor refuses to treat Coyotito.
Question 19 (1 point)
What is the purpose of the gate in the passage?
a
It is a symbol that represents the division between the doctor's world and Kino's.
b
Is sets the mood as dark and foreboding.
c
It is an allegory because the world has gates in it.
d
It is ironic because Kino did not expect a gate to block his way.
Question 20 (1 point)
Which of the following lines is an example of indirect characterization?
a
"No, they never have any money."
b
"His eyes rested in puffy little hammocks of flesh and his mouth drooped with discontent."
c
"The scurrying procession came at last to the big gate in the wall of the doctor's house."
d
"It is a little Indian with a baby."
Question 21 (1 point)
Which choice best describes the doctor's house?
a
It has a lot of decorations and luxury, showing that the doctor likes extravagant things.
b
It is dark and gloomy, showing the doctor is dying.
c
It is bright and airy, showing the doctor's connection to the nature of the area.
d
It doesn't have a lot of furniture because the doctor doesn't have a lot of money.
Question 22 (1 point)
Why does the doctor consider France "civilized living"?
a
He thought the weather was better and the people were nicer.
b
He was able to go to museums and see art.
c
His wife was still alive then, and he misses her.
d
He ate great food and hung out with people of his own class.
Question 23 (1 point)
What opinion does the doctor express when he says, "Have I nothing better to do than cure insect bites for "little Indians"? I am a doctor, not a veterinary"?
a
He compares the "little Indians" to animals.
b
He is afraid of scorpions because they are dangerous.
c
He shows that he is frustrated because he does so much work for free.
d
He wishes he had become a vertrinarian.
Question 24 (1 point)
What theme is most strongly supported by this passage?
a
Culture is very important in constructing an identity.
b
Help those who are less fortunate, and good things will come your way.
c
The power to save or destroy lives can be abused.
d
Love conquers all hardships.
Question 25 (1 point)
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
“Now the darkness was closing in on his family; now the evil music filled the night, hung over the mangroves, skirled in the wave beat. The canoe of his grandfather, plastered over and over, had a splintered hole broken in it. This was an evil beyond thinking. The killing of a man was not so evil as the killing of a boat. For a boat does not have sons, and a boat cannot protect itself, and a wounded boat does not heal” (Steinbeck 62).
The "darkness" can best be described as a metaphor for...
a
the pearl
b
Kino's rage
c
the doctor
d
Kino's demise
Question 26 (1 point)
"This was an evil beyond thinking" refers to...
a
the death of Coyotito
b
the destruction of the canoe
c
Kino's beating of Juana
d
the prejudice of the doctor
Question 27 (1 point)
"The canoe of his grandfather, plastered over and over..." means...
a
the canoe has been passed down from generation to generation.
b
the canoe was poorly constructed.
c
Kino has had many accidents with the canoe.
d
the canoe has failed many times.
Question 28 (1 point)
Which of the following character traits does not apply to Juana?
a
outspoken
b
obedient
c
protective
d
greedy
Question 29 (1 point)
Choose the best synonym for the word avarice.
a
selflessness
b
great joy
c
materialism
d
envy
Question 30 (1 point)
Choose the best synonym for the word subjugation.
a
charity
b
envy
c
materialism
d
suppression
Question 1: c) the shawl
Question 2: c) Kino can never go back to the way things were, but he has not gained anything in return.
Question 3: c) gender roles
Question 4: b) antibiotics
Question 5: c) They begin to make decisions together.
Question 6: d) the trackers
Question 7: b) They own beautifully embellished clothing.
Question 8: c) family bonds
Question 9: a) "Kino's hand leaped to catch it (the scorpion), but it fell past his fingers, fell on the baby's shoulder, landed, and struck."
Question 10: d) "Kino, this pearl is evil. Let us destroy it before it destroys us... Kino, it is evil, it is evil."
Question 11: d) They become equals.
Question 12: a) to foreshadow the priest's death
Question 13: b) She doubts her own ability to treat and heal Coyotito.
Question 14: c) unmotivated evil
Question 15: b) the selfish evil found in mankind
Question 16: c) Apolonia
Question 17: a) Kino throws it into the ocean.
Question 18: c) Man vs Society - Kino and Juana can't get help from the doctor because they are poor.
Question 19: a) It is a symbol that represents the division between the doctor's world and Kino's.
Question 20: b) "His eyes rested in puffy little hammocks of flesh and his mouth drooped with discontent."
Question 21: b) It is dark and gloomy, showing the doctor is dying.
Question 22: d) He ate great food and hung out with people of his own class.
Question 23: a) He compares the "little Indians" to animals.
Question 24: c) The power to save or destroy lives can be abused.
Question 25: a) the pearl
Question 26: b) the destruction of the canoe
Question 27: d) the canoe has failed many times.
Question 28: d) greedy
Question 29: c) materialism
Question 30: d) suppression
majority of those answers were wrong
Question 1: The symbol of motherhood and protection is the shawl.
Question 2: Steinbeck means that Kino has lost his old way of life but has not gained anything new in return.
Question 3: The idea illustrated with this quote is gender roles.
Question 4: The doctor gave the baby antibiotics.
Question 5: Kino and Juana's relationship changes as they begin to make decisions together.
Question 6: The quote describes the townspeople.
Question 7: The ownership of beautifully embellished clothing does not represent the economic status of the family.
Question 8: The idea represented in this quote is family bonds.
Question 9: The quote "He could feel a shell of hardness drawing over him" does not represent how the pearl is changing Kino.
Question 10: The quote "Kino, this pearl is evil. Let us destroy it before it destroys us... Kino, it is evil, it is evil" illustrates how Juana goes against the cultural expectations of women.
Question 11: At the end of the novel, Juana and Kino become equals.
Question 12: Steinbeck includes the story to foreshadow Kino's future.
Question 13: The sentence "She doubts her own ability to treat and heal Coyotito" does not demonstrate Juana's strength.
Question 14: The doctor symbolizes cultural superiority.
Question 15: The scorpion symbolizes the darkness in Kino.
Question 16: Coyotito is killed as an indirect result of Kino's finding the pearl.
Question 17: Kino throws the pearl into the ocean at the end of the story.
Question 18: The main conflict in this passage is Man vs Society - Kino and Juana can't get help from the doctor because they are poor.
Question 19: The purpose of the gate in the passage is that it is a symbol that represents the division between the doctor's world and Kino's.
Question 20: The line "He says a scorpion stung it" is an example of indirect characterization.
Question 21: The doctor's house is dark and gloomy, showing the doctor is dying.
Question 22: The doctor considers France "civilized living" because he ate great food and hung out with people of his own class.
Question 23: The opinion the doctor expresses when he says "Have I nothing better to do than cure insect bites for 'little Indians'? I am a doctor, not a veterinary" is that he compares the "little Indians" to animals.
Question 24: The theme most strongly supported by this passage is that the power to save or destroy lives can be abused.
Question 25: The metaphorical meaning of the "darkness" is Kino's demise.
Question 26: "This was an evil beyond thinking" refers to the destruction of the canoe.
Question 27: "The canoe of his grandfather, plastered over and over..." means that the canoe has been passed down from generation to generation.
Question 28: The character trait that does not apply to Juana is greed.
Question 29: The best synonym for the word avarice is materialism.
Question 30: The best synonym for the word subjugation is suppression.
Question 1: To determine the symbol of motherhood and protection, you need to analyze the options given and their significance in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (c) the shawl, as it represents how Juana uses it to protect and comfort Coyotito.
Question 2: To understand what Steinbeck means when he writes, "He lost one world and not gained another," you need to interpret the context of the story. In this case, the correct answer is (c) Kino can never go back to the way things were, but he has not gained anything in return.
Question 3: To identify the idea illustrated with Juana's quote, "he is a man" and "that meant certain things to Juana," you need to consider the concepts presented in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (c) gender roles, as Juana's forgiveness is based on her understanding of societal expectations regarding men.
Question 4: To determine what kind of medicine the doctor gave the baby, you need to recall the events in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (b) antibiotics, as the doctor provides medical treatment to the baby.
Question 5: To understand how Kino and Juana's relationship changes after the shawl is removed from its hiding place, you need to analyze their actions and interactions. In this case, the correct answer is (c) They begin to make decisions together, as removing the shawl symbolizes a shift towards collaborative decision-making.
Question 6: To identify who the quote, "like excited dogs on a warming trail" describes, you need to consider the characters and their behavior in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (c) the pearl buyers, as they eagerly pursue Kino and the pearl.
Question 7: To determine which option does NOT represent the economic status of the family, you need to analyze the descriptions provided in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (b) They own beautifully embellished clothing, as the family's economic status is depicted through their living conditions, not their clothing.
Question 8: To understand the idea represented in the quote about the rhythm of the family song and Juana working the corn, you need to analyze the symbolism and themes in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (c) family bonds, as the quote highlights the importance of family unity and shared responsibility.
Question 9: To identify the quote that does NOT represent how the pearl is changing Kino, you need to analyze the descriptions of Kino's behavior and mindset. In this case, the correct answer is (a) "Kino's hand leaped to catch it (the scorpion), but it fell past his fingers, fell on the baby's shoulder, landed, and struck," as this quote describes an external event unrelated to the pearl's influence on Kino.
Question 10: To recognize which quote illustrates how Juana goes against cultural expectations of women, you need to analyze the actions and statements made by Juana in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (d) "Kino, this pearl is evil. Let us destroy it before it destroys us... Kino, it is evil, it is evil," as this quote reflects Juana's assertiveness and her willingness to challenge Kino's decisions.
Question 11: To determine how Juana and Kino's relationship changes at the end of the novel, you need to analyze their interactions and character development. In this case, the correct answer is (b) She becomes more dominant in the relationship, as Juana asserts her voice and takes a more active role in decision-making.
Question 12: To understand why Steinbeck includes the story of the priest's sermon about punishment, you need to analyze the thematic and narrative significance of this element in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (d) to foreshadow Kino's future, as the sermon provides a warning about the consequences of trying to change one's situation.
Question 13: To identify the sentence that does NOT demonstrate Juana's strength, you need to analyze the descriptions of Juana's actions and character traits in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (b) She doubts her own ability to treat and heal Coyotito, as Juana's strength lies in her determination and unwavering support for her family.
Question 14: To determine what the doctor symbolizes, you need to analyze the role and actions of the doctor in the story. In this case, the correct answer is (c) unmotivated evil, as the doctor represents the greed and indifference of the privileged class towards those in need.
Question 15: To understand what the scorpion symbolizes in the story, you need to interpret the events and symbolism associated with the scorpion. In this case, the correct answer is (b) the selfish evil found in mankind, as the scorpion's sting represents the destructive consequences of self-interest and selfishness.
Question 16: To identify the character who is killed as an indirect result of Kino finding the pearl, you need to recall the events and consequences of Kino's actions. In this case, the correct answer is (c) Apolonia, as her death is a repercussion of Kino's pursuit of wealth and power.
Question 17: To determine what happens to the pearl at the end of the