Characters
He is the main character, the protagonist in the story.
Kino
The song of Evil
a) Good Tradition
b) Evil; Corruption
c) Freedom/ hope
b) Evil; Corruption
Why did the doctor refuse to treat Coyotio?
He looked at the Indian people as if they were animals. Unless they had a lot of money he did not care to help them.
Name one falling action from our plot diagram
(anything after the climax)
What happened when Kino went to sell his pearl?
The pearl buyers were all working together and told him it was worthless. Kino then said he will go to the capitol to try to sell it.
Coyotitio
The song of the family
a) Good Tradition
b) Evil; Corruption
c) Freedom/ hope
a) Good Tradition
Why do Kino and Juana flee from La Paz in the night?
They are frightened because Kino has killed a man.
What is the exposition of the novel?
Kino and Juana are eating breakfast in their hut. It is peaceful and calm and Kino can hear the song of the family.
What happened to Coyotito is the first chapter of the book?
He is bitten by a scorpion
She is the fat wife of Juan Tomas
Apolonia
The scorpion
a) Good Tradition
b) Evil; Corruption
c) Freedom/ hope
b) Evil; Corruption
Why does Kino beat Juana?
She tries to throw the Pearl back into the ocean in the night.
What is the resolution of the novel?
The Pearl is thrown back into the Gulf.
Who suggests the Pearl is evil and needs to be destroyed first?
Juana
She is described as " kind and obedient," and is married to Kino.
Juana
The canoe
a) Good Tradition
b) Evil; Corruption
c) Freedom/ hope
a) Good Tradition
Why does Kino punch the gate?
He is angry that the doctor has refused to treat Coyotito.
What is the climax of our novel?
When Kino kills a man
When Juan Tomas says to Kino, " You have defied not the pearl buyers, bu the whole structure, the whole way of life. I am afraid for you." What does he mean?
It is not Kino's place to try to improve his life. He has stepped out of what is allowed by his culture and by his people.
He is the author of the novel
John Steinbeck
The Song of the Pearl That Might Be
a) Good Tradition
b) Evil; Corruption
c) Freedom/ Hope
c) Freedom/ Hope
Why does Kino throw the Pearl back into the ocean at the end of the story?
The pearl has ruined their lives and defeated them. He no longer wants to be subject to its evil.
What is the turning point of the novel. (When things make a big change)
When Kino finds the Pearl
Name three things Kino says he will have/do once he sells the Pearl.
1) Coyotito will go to school
2) Kino will own a rifle
3) They will all have new clothes
4) He will marry Juana in the church