The Pearl Study Guide

1. Which of the songs does Kino remember when he awakes?

• Song of the Family
• Song of Evil
• Song of the Pearl That Might Be
• Song of the Undersea

2. In which village does this story take place?

• Los Alamos
• Salinas
• Phoenix
• La Paz

3. Which of the following is not part of the reason why the doctor does not want to treat Coyotito?

• Racism
• Dissatisfaction with his situation
• Greed
• Longstanding grudge against Juan Tomas

4. What does Juana do that stops the swelling from Coyotito's shoulder?

• She prays to God for help.
• She uses a seaweed poultice.
• She continually sucks out the poison.
• She uses herbs from her garden.

5. Which of the songs does Kino remember when the scorpion stings Coyotito?

• Song of Poison
• Song of Treachery
• Song of Evil
• Song of the Child

6. From where did Kino get his canoe?

• It was given to him by Juan Tomas.
• He had stolen it years before.
• He bought it with his meager savings.
• It was passed down from his grandfather.

7. What does Juan Tomas say when Kino departs from him?

• May Jesus protect you.
• In this life or the next, you will have your vengeance.
• Farewell forever, my brother.
• Go With God

8. Which of the following does not happen to Kino the night after he defies the dealers?

• His hut is burned.
• He is attacked.
• His boat is broken.
• Coyotito is kidnapped

9. Which of these persons does Kino not encounter after he finds the pearl?

• The Doctor
• The Priest
• The Pearl Dealer
• The Banker

10. Which of the songs best illustrates Kino's hope for the future?

• Song of the Family
• Song of the Pearl That Might Be
• Song of the Child
• Song of the Rifle