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The Pearl
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Which of the following is not an animal that Steinbeck describes as being on the beach after Coyotito is bitten?
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Pig
Starfish
Lobster
2
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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"
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How many oysters does Kino open before opening the largest oyster with the pearl?
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Four
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What happens to Coyotito in the presence of the pearl?
He cries
He giggles
His wound improves
He falls asleep
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What does Kino do after seeing the pearl?
He yells
He cries
He hugs Juana
He kisses Coyotito
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