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Who is Juana and Kino's son?
Coyotito
Where does the story take place?
La Parez, the Gulf of Mexico
What is the drink consumed by the villagers on a daily basis?
Pulque
What do Juana and Kino both want for Coyotito?
To go to school and be smart.
Who are the group of people really important to the story?
The villagers.
Who is the founder of the pearl?
Kino
Where did Kino find the pearl?
The sea.
What did they wrap Coyotito's bitten hand in?
Seaweed
What is one thing Juana and Kino want for themselves?
A wedding.
Who are the homeless people who sit outside of the church?
The beggars
Who is Kino's brother?
Juan Tomas
Where did they bring the scorpion bit coyotito?
The doctor's office/home.
What is the food eaten by the villagers?
Corncakes
What is one thing Kino wants for himself?
A rifle.
Who is the foreign person who resides in La Parez currently?
The doctor.
Who is Juana's sister-in-law?
Apolina
Where did Kino hit Juana?
The beach/near the water.
A thousand pesos.
What is another thing Kino wants?
Who are the people who buy the pearls or any valuable items the fishermen bring?
The pearl buyers.
Who is the author of the pearl?
John Steinbeck
Where did Coyotito die?
In the mountains.
Why is the pearl important to Kino?
He thinks it's worth a lot and can fulfill his and Juana's dreams.
What do the villagers want from Kino after he sells the pearl?
A part of the money.
Who are the people following Kino and Juana as they escape?
The trackers/hunters.