Steinbeck, John
AR Quiz No. 7119 EN
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After discovering a valuable pearl worth a fortune, Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, believes that his prayers have been answered. However, tragedy swiftly ensues.
| ATOS Book Level: | 7.1 |
| Interest Level: | Upper Grades (UG 9-12) |
| AR Points: | 4.0 |
| Word Count: | 25845 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Topic – Subtopic: | Adventure-Misc./Other; Behavior-Greed/Selfishness; Fairy Tales-Fairy Tales (All); Power Lessons AR-Grade 7; Recommended Reading-California Recommended Lit., English, 9-12; |
Quiz Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is Coyotito? | Juana & Kino’s son |
| In what country does The Pearl take place? | Mexico |
| Why do Juana & Kino take Coyotito to the doctor’s house? | Because he was stung by a scorpion |
| What does Kino hope to buy with the profits from the pearl? | A rifle |
| Who approaches Kino for money first? | The Priest |
| Why did Juana urge Kino to discard the pearl? | Because someone attempted to break into their house, and Kino was hurt |
| What happened to the dead man and Kino before Juana found them? | Kino was walking back from the ocean when a group of men attacked him. He was able to fatally stab one stranger before the rest fled |
| What happens to Kino & Juana’s house? | Someone burns it down |
| What did the trackers think they heard when Coyotito cried? | A coyote |
| Where did Kino get his canoe? | It was passed down |
| What does Juan Thomas say when Kino departs from him? | “Go with God” |
| What happens to Kino the night after he defies the dealers? | He is attacked, and his hut is burned |
| Which song best illustrates Kino’s hope for the future? | Song of the Pearl That Might Be |
| According to Kino, what is his soul? | The pearl |
| Why does Kino go naked in the forest? | Without his white clothing, he is less likely to be seen |
| What is the significance of Kino’s refusal to accept the dealer’s price? | He has defied the societal hierarchy that dominates La Paz |
| What object does Kino return to La Paz? | Rifle |
| What are the themes of The Pearl? | Social mobility, avarice, and hope for the future |
| What is the meaning of “I am a man” to Juana? | It means that Kino is half-insane and half-god |
| What is Kino’s reaction when he finds the pearl? | He howls (yells) |
| What is significant about the canoe? | It is one of the losses that Kino suffers because of the pearl; it represents a piece of Kino’s family history; and it is the one tangible piece of property that Kino owns |
| What does Kino offer to pay the doctor? | Eight (8) small pearls |
| Who is Juan Thomas? | Kino’s older brother |
| Who is Apolonia? | Juan Thomas’s wife and mother of 4 children |
| What simple breakfast does Kino enjoy every morning? | A hot corncake |
| How does Kino injure his hand? | He smashes it against the gate at the doctor’s house (his reaction when the doctor snubs him) |
| How does Kino respond to the scorpion’s stinging his baby son Coyotito? | He rubs the scorpion into paste in his hands |
| What does Kino’s canoe represent? | A connection to his grandfather, a continuation of family tradition, and a source of food |
| Where does the pearl ultimately end up? | At the bottom of the sea |
| Who said, “This pearl is like a sin! It will destroy us”? | Juana |
| Who sets Juana’s house on fire? | Someone unknown, “dark ones” |
| Why does Kino decide to go to the capital to sell the great pearl? | He knows that the pearl buyers in his town want to cheat him |
| What song does Kino remember when he awakes? | Song of the Family |
| Why does the doctor not want to treat Coyotito? | Greed, racism, dissatisfaction with his situation |
| What does Juana do that stops the swelling from Coyotito’s shoulder? | She uses seaweed poultice |
| Which song does Kino remember when the scorpion stings Coyotito? | Song of Evil |
| What is significant about the suggestion that Kino buy a rifle? | It permits Kino to think of the various other things that he will get with the money |
| What does Juana pray for when she is in the canoe? | A big pearl |
| List of things Kino plans to buy with his newfound wealth: | An education for Coyotito, a rifle, and a proper marriage in a church |
| How does the doctor treat Coyotito’s scorpion wound? | With a capsule filled with powder |
| Where does Kino hide the pearl during the night? | Beneath his sleeping mat |
| What reason does the dealer give for not liking Kino’s pearl? | It is too large |
| What is the first dealer’s nervous habit? | He manipulates a coin in his hands |
| What is the name of the town where Kino first attempts to sell his pearl? | La Paz |
| How much does the first dealer offer Kino for the pearl? | 1,000 pesos |
| What does Juana see in the road on her way back to her house after her fight on the beach? | Two (2) men |
| What item of clothing does Kino wear in order to appear a serious, vigorous man of the world? | A hat |
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