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The Pearl by John Steinbeck, Questions and answers. Verified. Rated A+ Who are the three important characters? - -Kino, Juana, Coyotito Describe each character using at least 2-3 details. - -Kino- protective, strong, easy going, poor Juana- respectful, patient, determined, religious Coyotito- baby, stung by a scorpion, innocent What kind of lifestyle do they have? - -They live poorly, a simple lifestyle, boring What evidence of belief in superstition can you find? - -Juana says p...

The Pearl by John Steinbeck. Exam Preview Questions and answers, Verified. Juana - -Kinos wife Kino - -The protagonist of the novella. Kino is a dignified, hardworking, impoverished native who works as a pearl diver. He is a simple man Juan Tomas - -Kino's older brother. Deeply loyal to his family, Juan Tomás supports Kino in all of his endeavors but warns him of the dangers involved in possessing such a valuable pearl. Coyotito - -Kino and Juana's only son, who is stung by a scor...

Flashcards containing quotes from The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald) and The Grapes Of Wrath (Steinbeck) + wider reading and criticism. Arranged in argumentative points for essay writing. Also provided are pages of all criticism and all wider reading quotes. In the corner of the cards is a small key to indicate the number and type of quotes (purple = wider reading, pink = great gatsby, green = grapes of wrath, blue = criticism, number of lines = number of quotes)

The Pearl by John Steinbeck, Questions and answers, 100% Accurate, VERIFIED. Explain what it means when it talks about the "songs" Kino hears - -Whenever something is going to happen Kino hears a song witht the same feeling. If something bad is about to hapen he hears the song of evil. What does Juana do when scorpion bites Coyotito ? - -Juana sucks the venom out of the bite. How do Kino and his neighbors feel about the doctor? - -They know he won't say yes but they go with Juana t...

Chapter One 1. Reread the first paragraph of the novel. How does the passage function? What purpose does Steinbeck fulfill by beginning the novel in this way? The novel begins with a rich description of the setting. Steinbeck uses descriptive language to indicate that the area is a place of rest. The specific colors, foliage, and animals that are mentioned create a respite, even for those boys and men from the ranches who beat a path to the water. For example, Steinbeck uses the following ...

Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck (2022/2023) Already Passed Who are the main characters in OMAM? George and Lennie What is the initial description of George? Small, strong features, every part of him was defined. What is the initial description of Lennie? George's opposite, a huge man, shapeless face, large, pale eyes, wide, slopping shoulders, he drags his arms the way a bear drags his paws. How does the author characterize Lennie at the beginning of the novel? He is slow moving, slopping sh...

The Pearl By John Steinbeck, Top Questions and answers, rated A+ Where is The Pearl set? - -Mexico What stings Coyotito? - -A scorpion With what does Kino offer to pay the doctor? - -Eight small pearls How does Kino react when the doctor snubs him? - -He strikes the front gate with his fists, bloodying his knuckles What does Juana use as a poultice for Coyotito's wound? - -Seaweed How did Kino acquire his canoe? - -He inherited it For what does Juana pray when she is in t...

Praxis 5038 Questions and Answers Rated A+ constructivism readers construct meaning through and active process variables affecting how a reader understands a text prior knowledge, mental schemas, assumptions, and motivation Constructivism places on an emphasis on how the __________ influence how they understand and experience a test. social and cultural backgrounds of readers readers are better able to construct interpretations when they have opportunities to engage in dialogue american lite...

Where did the bus drop the two men off? CORRECT ANSWER 2 miles from the ranch near salinas river How is George described? CORRECT ANSWER short, small, slim, working man How is Lennie described? CORRECT ANSWER big, broad shoulders, walks like a bear, no arm movement when he walks What does Lennie do with the water that makes him proud of himself? CORRECT ANSWER He creates ripples across the water What does lennie not have in his pocket? CORRECT ANSWER bus ticket; work card What doe...

8 character essays on the characters Crooks, Curley's Wife, Candy, George, Lennie, Slim, Curley and Carlson in the novel 'Of Mice And Men' by John Steinbeck. Each essay is in bullet form, with the quote, analysis, technique and historical context. These essays helped me get the highest UMS mark (70) A* in my English Literature Exam. If you have any questions, please inquire at