The Pearl Questions and Answers

Question 1

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In chapter 3, Steinbeck writes that Kino "was trapped as his people were always trapped..." Explain what Steinbeck means by this.

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Asked by Kynan P #423773

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Question 2

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what three major events in chapter 5 of the pearl make kino seem like an outsider?

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Asked by S L #511538

Last updated by Elizabeth G #1145096 on 5/6/2021 2:25 PM

Question 3

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What is the main conflict in The Pearl and what type of conflict is it?

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Asked by Monica W #454966

Last updated by Paul R #1130681 on 3/24/2021 10:22 PM

Question 4

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Why do you think the news of Kino's pearl travels so fast? What makes people interested in the story and creates so much buzz? How do people change when they learn of the large pearl? What are the reactions of people in town?

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Asked by pelumi a #707782

Last updated by Umair B #992724 on 3/20/2020 6:45 PM

Question 5

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Note two examples of the interjection of the narrator’s personal opinions in this chapter.

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Asked by Eddie L #514594

Last updated by Brad C #968326 on 1/10/2020 6:34 AM

Question 6

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What does the narrator mean when he says, `A town is a thing like a colonial animal`

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Asked by shannon r #310213

Last updated by HILLARY J #936796 on 10/7/2019 4:16 PM

Question 7

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How would you describe the relationship between Kino and Juana?

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Asked by Butterfly

Last updated by Em G #842249 on 11/13/2018 3:30 AM

Question 8

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what are kino and juana occupation?

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Asked by kristal m #315331

Last updated by Sequoia S #823946 on 9/28/2018 12:44 AM

Question 9

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What does Juana pray for? why?

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Question 10

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In earlier times how did the pearl divers try to get a better price for their pearls and what happened to their efforts?

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Asked by Kolby S #622097

Last updated by Elina V #776574 on 4/4/2018 12:23 AM

Question 11

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Class x pearls of English language exercise 3

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Asked by Tamanna S #555989

Last updated by Uday G #742259 on 1/11/2018 9:51 PM

Question 12

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Why do Kino's people sing songs?

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Asked by brittany s #256479

Last updated by Angel Di V #719533 on 11/16/2017 4:03 AM

Question 13

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Asked by Pit P #716889

Last updated by Aslan on 11/12/2017 5:59 PM

Question 14

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This story is built on the roles and power of families and communities.

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Asked by Lily T #709333

Last updated by Tala A #712695 on 11/4/2017 1:06 PM

Question 15

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Asked by Baby O #701819

Last updated by Baby O #701819 on 10/15/2017 11:09 PM

Question 16

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Can you help me answer some questions about Chapter 4? Thank you.

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Asked by Bi

Last updated by Brooklynn G #699816 on 10/11/2017 3:45 AM

Question 17

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What is the irony on page 53?

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Asked by Jill B #587600

Last updated by Aslan on 12/9/2016 4:03 AM

Question 18

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In the pearl by steinback what is the reference to mountain and the sea tell you about men and women in this culture/time period?

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Asked by queenkenna

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/19/2016 1:33 AM

Question 19

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what does it mean on page 61 when Steinback says Kino "was a man again?"

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Asked by queenkenna

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/19/2016 1:29 AM

Question 20

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in chapter 4, Steinbeck says, "[Kino] had lost one world and had not gained another." explain what he means?

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Asked by marisa d #337923

Last updated by Natasha w #556231 on 9/23/2016 1:34 AM

Question 21

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why does kino howl?

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Asked by frizz b #358266

Last updated by Lea T #486086 on 12/7/2015 10:03 PM

Question 22

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How is the weather? Why does the author choose this kind of wheather( what does it symbolize)?

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Asked by Doris S #469835

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/12/2015 3:46 AM

Question 23

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Kino warns Juana about poisonous plants. How does Juana react?

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Asked by Doris S #469835

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/12/2015 12:33 AM

Question 24

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How are the roles of Kino and Juana changing in this chapter?

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Asked by Doris S #469835

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/12/2015 12:30 AM

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