Vocabulary
When Kino spoke about his plans for Coyotito’s education, his dreams were directly ____________ to his desire to rise above poverty.
A) Comply B) Bountiful C) Relevant D) Detriment
C) Relevant
“Bountiful” most nearly means:
A) Harsh B) Limited C) Scarce D) Generous
D) Generous
Which of the following is a complete sentence rather than a fragment?
A. Because the explorers were tired.
B. The explorers rested near the river.
C. While walking through the forest.
D. After the sun had set.
B. The explorers rested near the river.
The central conflict in The Pearl is best described as:
A) Man vs. Nature B) Man vs. Technology C) Man vs. Supernatural D) Man vs. Self
D) Man vs. Self
Which sentence best uses a simile?
A) The pearl was evil. B) The pearl glimmered like a captured moon. C) Kino feared the pearl. D) Kino was an animal.
B) The pearl glimmered like a captured moon.
The greedy pearl buyers would often _______ for the best price, trying to outdo one another.
A) Vie B) Collaborate C) Evolve D) Plaudit
A) Vie
Which word is the opposite of “Preclude”?
A) Allow B) Stop C) Delay D) Refuse
A) Allow
What type of sentence is this? Please bring the explorers' supplies to camp.
A. Declarative
B. Interrogative
C. Exclamatory
D. Imperative
D. Imperative
When Kino dreams of the pearl bringing him wealth, but the reader suspects tragedy, this is an example of:
A) Foreshadowing B) Simile C) Allegory D) Imagery
A) Foreshadowing
Which type of conflict occurs when everyone in La Paz wants to get the pearl?
A) Man vs. Nature B) Man vs. Self C) Man vs. Man D) Man vs. Society
C) Man vs. Society
The doctor’s _______ refusal to help Coyotito revealed his rude and disrespectful nature.
A) Bountiful B) Avowed C) Perturbed D) Churlish
D) Churlish
A synonym for “Perturb” is:
A) Disturb B) Please C) Calm D) Ignore
A) Disturb
In the sentence: "Maya and Daniel carefully examined the ancient map.", which choice correctly identifies the compound subject and the complete predicate?
A. Compound subject: Maya and Daniel; Complete predicate: carefully examined the ancient map
B. Compound subject: Maya; Complete predicate: examined the ancient map
C. Compound subject: Maya and Daniel; Complete predicate: examined
D. Compound subject: ancient map; Complete predicate: carefully examined
A. Compound subject: Maya and Daniel; complete predicate: carefully examined the ancient map
The pearl itself symbolizes:
A) The power of nature B) The beauty of love C) Human greed and corruption D) The strength of family
C) Human greed and corruption
In The Pearl, Juana’s loyalty to her family shows the theme of:
A) Greed B) Love and Sacrifice C) Betrayal D) Justice
B) Love and Sacrifice
Kino’s fear began to grow as the events around him seemed to _______ into something darker and more dangerous.
A) Evolve B) Preclude C) Comply D) Venerate
A) Evolve
The word “Avowed” is closest in meaning to:
A) Hidden B) Declared C) Denied D) Questioned
B) Declared
In the sentence: "The guide gave the exhausted travelers directions.", which choice correctly identifies the direct object and indirect object?
A. Direct object: guide; Indirect object: travelers
B. Direct object: travelers; Indirect object: directions
C. Direct object: directions; Indirect object: travelers
D. Direct object: directions; Indirect object: guide
C. Direct object: directions; indirect object: travelers
Steinbeck uses vivid imagery when he:
A) Describes the way the sun “burned white and heavy” over the Gulf. B) Has Kino make moral choices. C) Explains why the pearl buyers lie. D) Introduces the doctor’s greed.
A) Describes the way the sun “burned white and heavy” over the Gulf.
“The Song of the Family” in Kino’s mind is an example of:
A) Symbolism B) Foreshadowing C) Allegory D) Irony
A) Symbolism
After the attack, Kino was nearly _______ by his injuries and could hardly move.
A) Comply B) Incapacitated C) Perturbed D) Detriment
B) Incapacitated
“Laggard” most nearly means:
A) Leader B) Slowpoke C) Winner D) Beginner
B) Slowpoke
In the sentence: "The explorers appeared exhausted, but their leader remained a source of encouragement, which choice correctly identifies the subject complements?"
A. Exhausted = predicate nominative; source = predicate adjective
B. Exhausted = predicate adjective; source = predicate nominative
C. Both are predicate adjectives
D. Both are predicate nominatives
B. Exhausted = predicate adjective; source = predicate nominative
The Pearl can be considered an allegory because:
A) It’s based on real events. B) It teaches a universal moral lesson about greed. C) It uses rhyme and meter. D) It takes place in Mexico.
B) It teaches a universal moral lesson about greed.
Which of the following best describes the structure of an allegory?
A) It uses a series of unrelated events. B) It presents a simple story with a deeper moral or spiritual meaning. C) It is written in verse form. D) It focuses on humor and irony.
B) It presents a simple story with a deeper moral or spiritual meaning