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Steinbeck book about the migration of the Joad family to CA
Of Mice and Men
Tortilla Flat
The Grapes of Wrath
Cup of Gold
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What one thing could Kino have done differently to prevent his troubles?
he could have sold the pearl for cheap
killed the pearl dealers for trying to rip him off
threatened the doctor until he treated Coyotito
kept the pearl a secret
3
Which novel was Steinbeck's first successful novel?
The Grapes of Wrath
Tortilla Flat
To a God Unknown
Cup of Gold
4
When the doctor tells Kino he will heal the baby but then he poisons him, this is an example of
symbolism
theme
irony
theme
5
a moralistic story aimed at children is:
Parable
Allegory
Fairytale
Fable
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An indication through characters or plot an intention opposite of the one stated
Allusion
Foreshadowing
Illusion
Irony
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word that means done or told for the purpose of teaching a lesson
dramaturgical
didactic
dilated
dedicated
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What was Steinbeck's major in college?
Public Relations
English
Communications
Philosophy
9
Which of the following is NOT one of the things Kino plans to buy after finding the pearl?
A canoe
A rifle
Marriage for him and Juana
An education for his son
10
What happens when evil first appears in the novella?
A bee stings the baby
A jellyfish stings the baby
A stingray stings the baby
A scorpion stings the baby
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Why does the doctor agree to treat Coyotito?
He wants Coyotito to live
he wants his share of Kino's new wealth
He and Kino are of the same race
He is a doctor and therefore is a nice man
12
Which is not a reason the pearl dealers give to Kino in defense of their low offers?
it is fake, like fool's gold
it is made of paste
there is not market for such a large pearl
it is a curiosity only
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A fundamental or universal idea explored in a literary work
symbol
moral
Theme
idea
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An object, character or figure used to stand for a more abstract idea is called a
Allegory
Idea
Symbol
Theme
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a religious moral story aimed at adults is called a
Novella
Parable
Fable
Allegory
16
During WWII, Steinbeck....
was a soldier
wrote news for ABC
Worked for the NY Herald Tribune
worked for Time Magazine
17
Which character knows all the secrets of the townspeople?
the doctor
the doctor's servant
the beggars in front of the church
the pearl dealers
18
the pearl is written in this format: shorter than a novel, but longer than a short story
parable
novella
novel
short story
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What happens that might foreshadow that Kino will never be happy again?
Kino loses everything when his house burns down
The pearl will be lost and Kino says the pearl is his soul
Kino has to leave everything he knows behind him
the baby becomes sick again and might die
20
Steinbeck's first big success; a story of shattered dreams which was adapted into a play
Of Mice and Men
Tortilla Flat
Cup of Gold
The Grapes of Wrath
21
Moral lesson for adults not using religion
Fable
Parable
Allegory
Fairytale
22
When the things Kino wants and views as good actually distract him from his family, this
is an example of irony
makes them more desirable to Kino
is an example of blindness
is an example of evil
23
Greek slave that invented the fable
Aceop
Aesop
A sop
Asop
24
Kino's people worry that the pearl will destroy Kino; this is an example of
symbolism
foreshadowing
being nosey
irony
25
There are 4 Nobel Prizes, Steinbeck won his for:
Medicine
Sciences
Peace
Literature
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What are the two good things that happen in chapter 2?
the poison recedes and Kino finds a pearl
Coyotito dies and Kino finds a pearl
the doctor heals coyotito, and Kino finds a pearl
Kino finds a pearl and gets rich from it
27
Which novel was Steinbeck's first novel?
To a God Unknown
Cup of Gold
Tortilla Flat
The Grapes of Wrath
28
What did Steinbeck do for summer work?
he did chores for his parents
ranch laborer
fisherman
freelance writer
29
the first pearl buyer compares Kino's pearl to this
paste
a marble
fool's gold
coal
30
Steinbeck's birthplace: Steinbeck's university
San Diego: Sacramento State
Standford:Salinas
Salinas:Sacramento State
Salinas:Standford
31
What is the best offer Kino gets for his pearl?
15,000 pesos
1500 dollars
500 pesos
1500 pesos
32
a detail in a story that suggests what might happen later in the story
symbol
theme
allegory
foreshadowing
33
Which novel won Steinbeck the Pulitzer?
Of Mice and Men
To an Unknown God
The Grapes of Wrath
Cup of Gold
34
Practice Question: What is your student teacher's name?
Ms. Ruiz
Ms. Reuss
Mrs. Reuss
Mrs Ruiz
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What happens that gives Kino no choice but to leave town?
Kino steals a knife
Kino burns his house down
Kino killed a man
Kino rips off the pearl buyers
36
How does the doctor treat Coyotito's scorpion wound?
with a strange green liquid
with seaweed powder
with a seaweed poultice
with a capsule filled with white powder
37
In chapter 1, what kind of man is Kino?
he is an evil man
he is a greedy man
he is an unhappy man
he is a family man
38
What makes Kino decide to throw the pearl back into the ocean?
Juana's nagging
His brother's wise advice
Being arrested for murder
Coyotito's death
39
In chapter 1, what does kino offer to pay the doctor with?
8 small flat grey pebbles
8 small flat grey coins
8 small round grey pearls
8 small flat grey pearls
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When did Steinbeck graduate from college?
1927
trick question; he didn't
1922
1925
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What does Juana use to try to heal Coyotito?
with white powder
with a bandaid
with antibiotics
with a seaweed poultice
