The Pearl Final Test Questions and Answers Graded A+

The Pearl Final Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ For what had Kino's people once been known for? Their songs What happens to Coyotito at the beginning of the story? He is stung by a scorpion. Who knows everthing that happens in the town? The beggars outside the church. Who shoots Coyotito beause they think that he is a coyote pup? The trackers Who is Juan Tomas? Kino's brother What does Kino believe the pearl to be? "The pearl of the world" What does Kino compare the pearl to? His soul Who disagrees with the idea of Kino's people selling their pearls and making a fair profit? The priest. He thinks that people should stay within their station. Even though the pearl dealer says the pearl is fake, how do you know he is lying? His hand curls into a fist under the desk and he can't take his eyes off the pearl. Where does Kino live? La Paz, Mexico What was the Doctor's response when he saw the cheap "seed pearls" Kino offered as payment to treat Coyotito? He told the servant to say he was called to a more serious case. What happens to Kino's house and canoe? His house is burned down and his canoe has a hole in it. What do Juana and Kino do with the pearl at the end of the story? They throw it back into the ocean What is Kino's defense against starvation? His canoe because he can fish for pearls each day. What did the Doctor offer to do after treating Coyotito? He offered to take Kino's pearl and keep it safe. How did Kino know there was something wrong after killing the trackers? He heard a "keening" hysterical cry from the caves above. What was the amazing thing Juana asked for after Coyotito was stung by the scorpion? She asked for the doctor, which was surprising because Juana knew how to heal everything using nature. When does Kino realize he should be rid of the pearl? When he looks in the pearl and sees the evil that has come to him and his family. What is different about Juana and Kino's relationship when they return to La Paz? They are more equal. For example, they walk side by side instead of Kino in front and Juana behind. What does Juana know about being "a man" that Kino does not? Juana knows that "a man" can be killed. What is the one thing Kino really wants from the pearl? Kino's greatest desire is for his son to be educated. Why does Kino strike Juana? He feels she has disobeyed his wishes and he knows how important the pearl is to his dream of educating Coyotito. How does Kino feel after he has beaten Juana. Kino is disgusted with himself. What does Kino do to try and hide his family's tracks? He walks in the wheel ruts and kicks around the tracks. Why do Kino and Juana travel at night? They know it will be harder for the trackers to see them in the night time than during the day. How does Kino feel when he realizes the pearl buyers are working together? He realizes his people have been cheated forever. Why is it so important for Coyotito to learn to read? Kino realizes that his family will always be poor unless his son can read.