Comp. Questions
What did the doctor say about Kino, Juana, and Coyotito?
He said he wasn’t a veterinarian. “Little indians”
How did Kino feel when he first got the pearl versus when he had it?
At first he was loving, caring, and simple but after he was greedy ,prideful, and corrupt
Suffering from extreme poverty; needy or impoverished.
"What is" Indigent
How is the pearl seen at the beginning of the book?
It shows hope and a better future
When did the doctor come to Kino, Coyotito, and Juana to help Coyotito?
The doctor came to them when he found out that they found a pearl.
How did Kino hurt people after he got the pearl, taking away human dignity?
He took away human life and beat and humiliated Juana
Comfort received by a person after a loss, disappointment, or suffering.
"What is" Consolation
What does the pearl show at the end of the book
It is shown as something evil, that creates greed, evil, and destruction
Why did Kino turn down the original offer of 1,500 Pesos?
He wanted more and thought they were scamming him
How did Kino’s priorities change when he got the pearl?
He was looking for a pearl to care for his child at first, but then wanted to only have materialistic things and wanting to do complicated actions instead of caring fo Coyotito
The act of bringing a group of people under complete control, domination, or oppression.
"What is" Subjugation
What does throwing the pearl into the ocean show?
It shows how he is now choosing peace over greed by getting rid of it
What was following Kino and his family when they got to the beach?
Trackers were following them
How did Kino lose his stewardship?
Kino lost his stewardship by not keeping his responsibilities in track.
What is the origin of the word Furtive?
"What is" Early 17th century (from French furtif, from Latin furtivus, from furtum = "theft").
What does the "Song of evil mean"?
It shows that he is around danger.
Name an example of Kino’s animal qualities.
He rolled his eyes back and howled. Like an angry cat. He hissed at her like a snake. Moved like a crushed bug. As sensitive as hounds.
What were the consequences of Kino being greedy and prideful and not selling the pearl?
What were the consequences of Kino being greedy and prideful and not selling the pearl?
What is the context of the word Contemptuous in The Pearl?
"What is" The chief pearl buyer drops the pearl on his tray with a contemptuous flick of his hand in Chapter 4, dismissing Kino's great treasure as a worthless "curiosity."
What does the scorpion symbolize?
It symbolizes a sudden change to his life.