Characters
Kino and Juana have a child named ___.
Coyotito
Where does the story take place?
La Paz, Mexico
What job does Kino have?
A fisherman
In this chapter, Coyotito got bit by a scorpion...
Chapter 1
John Steinbeck
Who are the people who chase after the family when they leave town?
The Trackers
Coincidentally, what happens to Coyotito when Kino finds the pearl?
Coyotito starts to get better
What does Kino do with the pearl at the end of the story?
He throws it back into the sea.
In this chapter, the doctor comes to Kino's house...
Chapter 3
Why is Kino's canoe so important to him?
It was passed down to him for generations
Who is the man coming to steal the pearl?
We don't know. The name is never stated in the book.
Why does the doctor shut Kino down when they first arrive at the gate?
How many men does Kino kill throughout the story?
4 (1 robber and 3 trackers)
In this chapter, Kino killed his first man...
Chapter 5
What point of view is the story told in?
Third Person Omniscent
What is Coyotito named after?
A coyote
Why does Juana suddenly arise in the middle of the night?
She hears footsteps outside the house
Juana does this when she spots the scorpion on Coyotito's sleeping box.
In this chapter, Juan Tomaś is introduced...
Chapter 1
In what year does the story take place?
The early 1900's
Who is Juan Tomaś' wife?
Apolonia
What are the doctor's initial words when he comes back to help Coyotito?
"I was not in when you came this morning. But now, at the first chance, I have come to see the baby."
What are some of the things Kino and Juana plan to do with the pearl's fortune? Name 3
Want marrage in a church, new clothes, a rifle, a harpoon, and an education for Coyotito.
In this chapter, Kino attempts to sell the pearl...
Chapter 4
What is a normal breakfast for the family?
Corncakes and pulque