The Pearl by John Steinbeck

Chapter 6

 

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  1. Why was it a good thing that the wind was blowing?
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  2. What "ancient thing" stirred in Kino?
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  3. What did Kino see as proof that the pearl had great value?
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  4. What did Kino see no when he looked into the pearl and thought of all the things he wanted? How did the Music of the Pearl" change?
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  5. Who was following Kino and Juana?
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  6. Why did Juana feel it would be a mistake for Kino to give himself up?
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  7. How did Juana’s usually submissive attitude change?
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  8. Where did the family hide from the trackers that night?
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  9. Describe the confrontation by the stream.
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  10. Why did Kino and Juana walk back to La Paz side by side instead of a straight line?
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  11. What did Kino finally do with the pearl? Was this a wise decision? Justify your answer.