2. What is not something the doctor threatens will happen to Coyotito because of the insect sting?
(a) Deafness.
(b) Withered Leg.
(c) Crumpled Back.
(d) Blindness.

3. What is Kino's first promise spoken out loud when asked about the pearl?
(a) That he and Juana will be married.
(b) That he will buy a car.
(c) That he will move.
(d) That he will buy Juana jewelry.

4. What does Juana say to herself after Coyotito is stung?
(a) "Hail Mary."
(b) She says nothing at all.
(c) "Song of Evil."
(d) She screams.

5. What comes near Kino when he is watching the water on the first morning?
(a) A dog.
(b) A young boy.
(c) A duck.
(d) A goat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kino see when he looks at the pearl in Chapter 2?

2. Who visits Kino as Juana is making dinner in Chapter 3?

3. What is the thing of most value to Kino?

4. Which of these things is described in Chapter 2 as being on the bottom of the sea?

5. What is Kino's wildest hope for Coyotito with the pearl?

Short Essay Questions

1. How would you describe the beliefs of the people of the Gulf?

2. Name some of the townspeople that are described as thinking about what the pearl could do for them when they hear about Kino's news. What are their specific objectives?

3. How does word travel so fast that Kino has a great pearl?

4. How do the villagers’ perceptions of Kino change after his discovery of the pearl?

5. How does Juana react when she sees the pearl that Kino has discovered for the first time?

6. Why does Kino respect his canoe so much?

7. Why does Kino become afraid after talking about his dreams?

8. What does Kino dream about in regards to the pearl?

9. Where does Kino say he will go to sell his pearl? Why?

10. Why does Juana not believe the poultice to be a good solution for Coyotito?

(see the answer keys)

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