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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which songs are in Kino's head as he and his family are running away in Chapter 6?
(a) Song of Evil and Song of the Pearl.
(b) Song of Hope and Song of Happiness.
(c) Song of Hope and Song of the Pearl.
(d) Song of the Pearl and Song of the Family.

2. Where does Kino put his knife before he goes to kill the trackers?
(a) In a holder on his arm.
(b) By Juana's side for protection.
(c) On his amulet neck string.
(d) In his pocket.

3. Which one of these things was not borrowed by Juan for Kino?
(a) A rifle.
(b) A long knife.
(c) A block of salt.
(d) A bag of red beans and rice.

4. What does Juana do to protect herself from the evil night air?
(a) She does an ancient dance.
(b) She drinks an ancient potion.
(c) She covers one side of her nose with her shawl.
(d) She sings an ancient ritual song.

5. Where does Kino plan to go after he leaves Juan's home in Chapter 5?
(a) North.
(b) Out into the sea.
(c) South.
(d) To the Capital.

6. What happens after Kino reacts to Juana moving the pearl in Chapter 5?
(a) He is attacked by a dog.
(b) He trips and breaks his leg.
(c) He is attacked by a dark figure.
(d) He gets lost going home.

7. To what does Kino compare himself in Chapter 5, after losing his house?
(a) Poverty itself.
(b) Leprosy.
(c) A fire.
(d) A pain.

8. What is the last thing Juan and Kino say before parting in Chapter 4?
(a) The Lord's Prayer.
(b) "Go with God."
(c) They don't talk, only shake hands.
(d) An ancient ritual.

9. When does Kino hear the trackers coming towards him and his family in Chapter 6?
(a) When they yell at him.
(b) After breakfast.
(c) In his dream.
(d) In his delirium.

10. How old is Kino's tribe?
(a) Two decades old.
(b) 1,000-years old.
(c) 400-years old.
(d) 800-years old.

11. What does Juana want to do with the pearl in Chapter 4?
(a) Throw it into the sea.
(b) Give it to the church.
(c) Give it to Juan Tomas.
(d) Crush it between two stones.

12. What does Juana grab to help protect Kino against the attack after Juan leaves?
(a) A sharp knife.
(b) A large stick.
(c) Her shoe.
(d) A stone from the fire hole.

13. How long will Juan hide Kino and Juana in Chapter 5?
(a) A week.
(b) A month.
(c) Only until a new night arrives.
(d) One hour.

14. What does Juana gives Coyotito to keep him quiet when the trackers go by?
(a) Her breast for feeding.
(b) A piece of candy.
(c) A twig.
(d) A corncake.

15. Where does Kino's family hide in the daytime while they are running away?
(a) By the road where deer have previously lain.
(b) In a deserted house.
(c) Under a large tree.
(d) Near the riverbank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in front of every pearl buyer at the market?

2. How does Kino know where the trackers are around their fire?

3. Why does Kino hesitate to attack the watcher in Chapter 6?

4. When Juana hears Kino say "I am a man" what does she think he is?

5. Where do Kino and Juana avoid as they walk out of town in Chapter 6?

(see the answer keys)

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