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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What physical trait of Ramun's does Gaspar Ruiz criticize Ramun for having?
(a) Blonde hair.
(b) Light skin.
(c) Reddish hair.
(d) Blue eyes.

2. Are the oysters that Ramun finds in the secret location larger or smaller then the ones he usually sees?
(a) Larger.
(b) Smaller.
(c) Ramun did not find any oysters in a secret location.
(d) The same size.

3. How many pearls does Soto Luzon bring with him?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) None.
(d) One.

4. Who does Luzon suggests listens to people's conversations?
(a) The Manta Diablo.
(b) His wife.
(c) No one.
(d) His neighbor.

5. What is bleeding on Ramun by the time he finally frees the oyster?
(a) His hands.
(b) His arm.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ramun long to become at the beginning of the novel?

2. What does Ruiz have in his hand when he confronts Ramun at the lagoon?

3. What opportunity emerges that allows Ramun to convince his father to let him join a pearl diving expedition?

4. How many attempts does it take Ramun before he finally frees the oyster?

5. How many layers of the pearl must be trimmed away?

(see the answer key)

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