As Kino gets ready to go to the pearl buyers, Kino's neighbors
are worried about...?
On their way to the pearl buyers, Juan Tomas reminds Kino
of the Father's sermon, which directs men to... a) be generous with their
wealth. b) be bold brave in the face of danger. c) remember
their place. d) be cautious in the face of danger.
When Kino shows the first buyer the pearl, what sign is there
(not seen by Kino) that the buyer thinks the pearl is valuable?
What does the buyer compare the pearl to when he says it
has little value?
What gives the buyer a "little tremor of fear"?
On p50 (halfway down the page) What does the word collusion
mean? a) teamwork b) stealing c) cheating d) pre-arranged
price-fixing
What trick does one of the pearl buyer use that the doctor
used on Kino also?
What "failure" will the buyers be disciplined for?
BONUS: Give an example of how each of these ideas is shown
in The Pearl. Use complete sentences, and include the question in
your answer. (+1 each)
Materialism corrupts and destroys.
Love can give someone great courage and strength.
Creatures naturally prey on those who are weaker than themselves.
Knowledge is power, but a power that can be abused.
A dream is good until it begins destroying other things of
value in a person's life
