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The Pearl
John Steinbeck
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Chapter 1
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Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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Kino
Juana
The Doctor
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The Pearl
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Coyotito
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
In the beginning, Kino is motivated by loyalty to the traditions of his village and people, as well as ___.
His family's poverty
Oppression by European colonizers
His social status
Finding a nicer home
2
of 5
Kino's entire trajectory is a decline from what to what?
Poverty to wealth
Power to helplessness
Innocence to corruption
Famous to unkown
3
of 5
What is the poultice for Coyotito's wound made from?
Sand
Salt
Brush
Seaweed
4
of 5
Which of Kino's actions represents Kino's break from the family he longs to support?
Going to the capital
Beating Juana
Fighting on the mountain
Fighting on the beach
5
of 5
What is the doctor obsessed with?
European society
Wealth
Ascending the social ladder
Separating himself from locals
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