Which of the following is a symbol of motherhood and protection?
a
The Song of the Family
b
the pearl
c
the shawl
d
the town
c
the shawl
Steinbeck wrote of Kino: "He lost one world and not gained another." What does he mean?
a
Kino can never go back to the way things were, but he has not gained anything in return.
b
Kino has been banished from his village because he is now wealthy.
c
Kino can never return the pearl to the ocean because he will anger the gods.
d
Kino cannot sell the pearl because it was stolen from him.
a
Kino can never go back to the way things were, but he has not gained anything in return.
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
classism
c
good vs evil
d
gender roles
d
gender roles
What kind of medicine did the doctor give the baby?
a
vitamins
b
natural healing herbs
c
antibiotics
d
poison
c
antibiotics
How does Kino and Juana's relationship change once she removes the pearl from its hiding place in the fireplace?
a
Kino listens to Juana's advice and reasoning.
b
They begin to make decisions together.
c
He beats her and hisses at her like a snake.
d
Juana remains submissive in all her actions.
c
He beats her and hisses at her like a snake.
Who does the following quote describe: they were "like excited dogs on a warming trail"?
a
the pearl buyers
b
the trackers
c
the beggars
d
the townspeople