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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Juana pray for before they go out searching for pearls that morning in Chapter 2?

2. What seems to carry the sound of evil in the night wind to Kino?

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

4. How does the priest treat Kino and his family in Chapter 3?

5. What is the thing of highest value for Kino and his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Kino always have a song in his head?

2. What does Juana ask for when Coyotito is stung? Why?

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

4. What are the two colors that make up the canoes that line the beach? What do you think these colors represent symbolically?

5. What does the Song of the Family symbolize to Kino?

6. Why does Kino respect his canoe so much?

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

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

9. Where do the divers find their goods to sell?

10. When does the Song of Evil first enter Kino's head? What does this song represent?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Juan Tomas's role in the novel. He is Kino's brother, but has an important significance through the story.

1.) How does Juan Tomas feel about Kino selling the pearl? What advice does he give him?

2.) How does Juan Tomas feel about Kino running away? What can we deduce about how he feels about the pearl based on his statements?

3.) How does Juan Tomas protect his brother?

Essay Topic 2

The theme of powerful forces manipulating the environment is prevalent throughout the novel.

1) What are some examples of ways the author uses symbolism to develop this theme?

2) How is the theme developed through character actions?

3) How does setting relate to the theme of powerful forces manipulating the environment?

Essay Topic 3

The town is described as a colonial animal. How does this metaphor affect the novel?

1.) Describe how news travels in the town.

2.) Describe how the town works together in certain situations. Does it seem that there is a division between Kino and his family versus the town and villagers? Explain.

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