Vocabulary 1 &2
Vocabulary 3
Chapters 1-2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
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when 2 parts come together as one
What is merged
100
Who is the author of the Pearl? Where is he from?
John Steinbeck- California
100
What did the priest think about if he had the pearl?
he would make repairs on the church
100
1. After trying to sell the pearl in Chapter 4, where does Kino hide it? a) Under the stone in the fire hole. b) Under Coyotito's body in his hanging box. c) Under his bed. d) In a corner of his hut.
a) Under the stone in the fire hole.
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hidden or concealed by something
What is obscured
200
left over part of something
What is residue
200
Give an example of man vs. nature conflict in Chapter 1
Coyotito vs. the scorpion
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What did the beggars think about when they heard the news of the pearl?
they were excited because nothing is better than a poor man who gain wealth quickly because they are more likely to give more money
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2. After he is attacked in Chapter 4, what does Kino vow to do in the morning?
go to the capital to sell the pearls
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in a wild manner
What is frantically
300
the foundation of something
What is essence
300
Why did the doctor refuse to treat Coyotito?
Because they were Indians and they didn't have any money
300
What are the 4 things Kino and Juana would do with the money they receive from the pearl?
1. get married in a church 2. buy new clothing 3. buy a gun 4. provide Coyotito with an education
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Why do all the pearl buyers tell Kino his pearl is fake?
they have all agreed beforehand to get the lowest cost possible- to cheat Kino
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greed
What is avarice
400
the foretelling or prediction of what is to come
What is prophecy
400
How did Kino get the canoe?
it has been passed down from generation to generation from his grandfather
400
Why does Kino allow the doctor to treat Coyotito?
he is ignorant and does not want to take the risk. He does not trust the doctor but his hatred and anger are overcome by fear. The natives have been brainwashed to trust the white colonizers.
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How much did the 1st pearl dealer offer Kino?
1,000 pesos
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to give off light
What is incandescene
500
o disguise or conceal behind a false appearance
What is dissembling
500
In chapter 2, why does Kino wait to open the large oyster last? Why does Juana say, "it is not good to want a thing too much"?
He is hopeful but cautious that he has found the pearl of the world. Jauna is talking about greed
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What bad thing happened to make Juana want to throw away the pearl?
people tried to rob Kino and Juana
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What does Juan Tomas mean when he tells Kino that "he has defied not only the pearl buyers, but the whole structure of life"
Kino is trying to go against the society's social structure. Remember earlier in the chapter, Juan Tomas talked about those who went to the capital never came back. This is saying there is punishment for people who try to move up the social ladder
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