The Pearl: Chapter 1

1) What time of day was it as the novel opened?

2) What metaphor was used to describe the rhythm of the Family Song?

3) Where did Kino and Juana live?

4) After Kino told Juana that a doctor would never make a call to their hut, what did Juana reply?

5) Those who watched Kino and Juana pass towards the doctor's house knew the doctor would never see them. Why?

6) How did the Coyotito react towards the scorpion approaching him?

7) What false excuse did the doctor's servant relay to Kino?

8) What was the scorpion's fate, after stinging the baby?

9) What decision did Juana announce to Kino?

10) How did Kino react to the servant's reply?

11) What did Kino often hear in his head?

12) What form of money had Kino brought along for payment?

13) What two items made up Kino's breakfast?

14) Where was Coyotito stung?

15) What entered the hanging box and how did it get there?