. On page 54, in the second paragraph, Juan Thomas tells Kino, "You have defied not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way of life, and I am afraid for you." What does he mean when he says this? 2. Then, further down on page 54, Juan T

. On page 54, in the second paragraph, Juan Thomas tells Kino, "You have defied not the pearl buyers, but the whole structure, the whole way of life, and I am afraid for you." What does he mean when he says this?

2. Then, further down on page 54, Juan Thomas says, "... It is new ground you are walking on, you do not know the way." What is the word "ground" a metaphor for? Be sure to explain your thinking.

3. The first paragraph on page 55 contains several examples of personification. Name three and describe the mood they create for the reader

4. Reread the last paragraph on page 55 to the middle of page 56. (It can be very confusing.) Steinbeck uses figurative language to describe what is happening. Summarize what is happening in this part of the story. Use the SWBS format for summarizing... ** Somebody (name a character) - Wants (what are they trying to do?) - But (what is getting their way?) - So (how does the chapter end?)

5. Make a prediction for what is going to happen next.