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The Pearl Study Guide Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Graded A+
The Pearl Study Guide Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, Graded A+ 
 
 
What is the first "song" that Kino hears? - -The Song of the Family 
 
What is the mood at the start of the story? - -Happy, calm, warm, safe 
 
What significance does repetition have in the lives of Kino and Juana? - -The knowance of each others thoughts and feelings 
 
What happens to Coyotito? - -He had been stung by a scorpion 
 
How does Juana react? - -She immediately grabbed the baby and started to suck out the ven...
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The Pearl Chapter 1, Questions and answers. Graded A+. VERIFIED.
PopularThe Pearl Chapter 1, Questions and answers. Graded A+. VERIFIED. 
 
 
What in general happens in the first chapter? - -In the town of La Paz, Kino, Juana and their infant son, Coyotito, live in a modest brush house by the sea. One fine morning, a scorpion stung Coyotito. Hoping to protect their son, Kino and Juana rush him to the doctor in town. However, the doctor turns them away because they are poor natives who cannot pay enough. 
 
Notice that the townspeople follow Kino. What does that tell...
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"The Pearl" Comprehension and Analysis UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
"The Pearl" Comprehension and Analysis 
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Who are the members of Kino's family? - Ans Juana, Coyotito, Juan Tomas, and Apalonia 
Make an inference about why Kino's wife always wakes before him. - Ans Juana is a very 
devoted and protective wife, who cooks the family's meals, including breakfast. Because she 
cooks breakfast, she wakes up earlier than Kino to prepare the meal for the entire family. 
What is the first song that Kino hears? How doe...
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The Pearl Final UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The Pearl Final UPDATED Exam Questions 
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John Steinbeck - Ans Author of The Pearl 
scorpion - Ans stings Coyotito; the first enemy of the family 
Song of the Family - Ans represents Kino's feelings of warmth and security 
Gulf of California - Ans the body of water that Kino uses to find pearls
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The Pearl Comprehension UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
The Pearl Comprehension UPDATED Exam 
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What is the name of the main character? - Ans Kino 
Where does the story take place? - Ans La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico 
What are the names of Kino's wife and child? - Ans Juana and Coyotito 
What caused Coyotito's illness? - Ans a scorpion sting
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The Pearl Chapter 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass
The Pearl Chapter 1 Questions and Answers 100% Pass What in general happens in the first chapter? In the town of La Paz, Kino, Juana and their infant son, Coyotito, live in a modest brush house by the sea. One fine morning, a scorpion stung Coyotito. Hoping to protect their son, Kino and Juana rush him to the doctor in town. However, the doctor turns them away because they are poor natives who cannot pay enough. 
Notice that the townspeople follow Kino. What does that tell you? The neighbours ar...
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The Pearl Final Test Questions and Answers Graded A+
The Pearl Final Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ 
For what had Kino's people once been known for? Their songs 
What happens to Coyotito at the beginning of the story? He is stung by a scorpion. 
Who knows everthing that happens in the town? The beggars outside the church. 
Who shoots Coyotito beause they think that he is a coyote pup? The trackers 
Who is Juan Tomas? Kino's brother 
What does Kino believe the pearl to be? "The pearl of the world" 
What does Kino compare the pearl to? His...
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The Pearl Questions and Answers 100% Pass
The Pearl Questions and Answers 100% Pass What is a parable? A short story that teaches you a lesson. 
The main character's name Kino 
Describe the main character's life His life is simple and quiet, and he is satisfied with it. He lives in a poor neighborhood with his wife and child. 
His wife's name Juana 
Describe his wife's personality She is strong minded and tough. 
Their child's name Coyotito 
Name three songs that the main character sings, when and why. 1. Song of the Family, he san...
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The Pearl Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions
The Pearl Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions 
What is a parable and why do you suppose Steinbeck calls our attention to this in his preface? A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Steinbeck wants us to know this because he wants us to each walk away from the story learning something. 
What do the names of the characters suggest about the setting for this story? The characters names sound Hispanic, so this most likely means that they are from Mexic...
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The Pearl Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass
The Pearl Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass Who wrote The Pearl? John Steinbeck 
What is a parable? A short fiction story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle 
(ch.1) What significance does repetition have in the lives of Kino Juana? They are in such a routine that they don't need to talk. She's content because she's humming a song and it was their ancestors' routine 
(ch.1) Describes the song he hears represent? Clean and soft, friendly, has many variations, ...
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The Pearl- Final Review Questions and Answers 100% Correct
The Pearl- Final Review Questions and Answers 100% Correct 
ch.1 What unexpected movement causes the scorpion to strike Coyotito? The baby's laughter makes the rope shake 
ch.1 Whose idea is it to send for the doctor? Juana's 
ch.1 Why do the neighbors follow Kino and Juana into the town? They want to see what will happen 
ch.1 What does Kino offer as payment for the doctor's treatment? Eight small, misshapen seed pearls (basically worthless) 
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How does Kino show his anger at the doctor?...
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The Pearl- Part 2, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Rated A+
The Pearl- Part 2, Exam Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. Rated A+ 
 
 
What unexpected movement causes the scorpion to strike Coyotito? - -His laughter makes the rope shake 
 
Whose idea is it to send for the doctor - -Juana's 
 
Why do the neighbors follow Kino and Juana into the town? - -They wanted to see what will happen 
 
What does Kino offer as payment for the doctor's treatment? - -8 small misshapen sea pearls (basically worthless) 
 
How does Kino show his anger at the doctor? - ...
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The Pearl: Vocab, Story, and Literary Analysis, Questions and answers, VERIFIED.
The Pearl: Vocab, Story, and Literary Analysis, Questions and answers, VERIFIED. 
 
 
Where does the story take place? - -La Paz, Mexico 
 
Who are the main characters? - -A poor family that includes Kino, his wife Juana, and baby Coyotito. 
 
What is the one thing that causes all of the problems in the story? - -A scorpion stings Coyotito, leaving him in much pain and hurt. Therefore, they take him to the doctor, but he refused to help the baby because they had no money to pay him and they were...
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The Pearl - Chapters 1 & 2. Questions and answers, Verified. Latest update.
The Pearl - Chapters 1 & 2. Questions and answers, Verified. Latest update. 
 
At what time of day does the novel begin? - -in the early morning, at sunrise 
 
Where does the novel open? Why is it ironic? - -The fishing village of La Paz. La Paz means peace in Spanish. It's ironic because a town named Peace is supposed to be peaceful, but it is about to become full of strife. 
 
List the three main characters - -Kino, Juana (his wife) and Coyotito. (their baby) 
 
What race are they? - -Native ...
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The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Exam Preview Questions and answers, Verified.
The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Exam Preview Questions and answers, Verified. 
 
Juana - -Kinos wife 
 
Kino - -The protagonist of the novella. Kino is a dignified, hardworking, impoverished native who works as a pearl diver. He is a simple man 
 
Juan Tomas - -Kino's older brother. Deeply loyal to his family, Juan Tomás supports Kino in all of his endeavors but warns him of the dangers involved in possessing such a valuable pearl. 
 
Coyotito - -Kino and Juana's only son, who is stung by a scor...
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The Pearl Chapters 1-3. Questions and answers, rated A+
The Pearl Chapters 1-3. Questions and answers, rated A+ 
 
After Coyotito is stung by the scorpion, who sucks the poison out of the wound? - -Juana 
 
When Juana first sees the scorpion, she says ancient magic prayers and also - -A Hail Mary Catholic prayer 
 
Where had the doctor once lived? - -Paris, France 
 
The mood of chapter one starts off peaceful and content, and becomes------- - -Desperate and anxious
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The Pearl - Chapter 2, Questions and answers. Latest update. VERIFIED.
The Pearl - Chapter 2, Questions and answers. Latest update. VERIFIED. 
 
 
What is the one thing of value that Kino owns? - -His canoe 
 
Why is this possession so important to him? - -Because a man with a canoe can feed and provide for his family. He can guarantee that they will not go hungry. 
 
For what does Juana pray while Kino dives for pearls? - -She prays that they will find a pearl with which to pay the doctor to treat/ cure Coyotito. 
 
Describe how a pearl is formed. - -A piece of sa...
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The Pearl RR Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED.
The Pearl RR Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. 
 
Name the author of the novel. - -John Steinbeck 
 
Where and when was he born? - -Salinas, California in 1902 
 
How did his Mom influence his writing career? - -Mom was a teacher and got John interested in literature at a young age. 
 
Who are the heroes in many of his novels? - -The under-privileged 
 
What is the setting of many of his novels? - -Monterrey Coast in California (Seaside Area) 
 
For which novel did he win a Pulitzer ...
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The Pearl by: John Steinbeck, Top Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Graded A+
The Pearl by: John Steinbeck, Top Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Graded A+ 
 
Hazy mirage - -Air that blurs out somethings and is slightly above the sea 
 
Importance of Kino's canoe - -The importance of his canoe is that it was paced down from generations from his grandfather to him.Also with out it he wouldn't be able to feed his family or fight against starvation. 
 
Chapter 2-juana prayed for - -She prayed for Kino to find a pearl to help her only child stay alive. 
 
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