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The Pearl
John Steinbeck
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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
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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Kino
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Coyotito
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Chapter 2 Quiz
Further Study
Chapter 2 Quiz
1
of 5
Which of the following is not an animal that Steinbeck describes as being on the beach after Coyotito is bitten?
Dog
Pig
Starfish
Lobster
2
of 5
How does Kino describe enormous oyster that ends up bearing the giant pearl?
"Shining like the sun"
"Ghostly gleam"
"Glowing moonbeam"
"A shower of light"
3
of 5
How many oysters does Kino open before opening the largest oyster with the pearl?
One
Two
Three
Four
4
of 5
What happens to Coyotito in the presence of the pearl?
He cries
He giggles
His wound improves
He falls asleep
5
of 5
What does Kino do after seeing the pearl?
He yells
He cries
He hugs Juana
He kisses Coyotito
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