1. “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary
General
Chapters 1-3

2. Procedure For the Vocabulary today:
Review the Chapter Vocabulary first
List the meanings
Review the General Vocabulary
List the meanings for those words
Discuss the story meanings for each

3. Vocabulary Chapters 1-3 Pulque Fiesta Plaintive Fury Hover Bluster
Determination
Avarice
Indigene
Suppliant
Estuary
Mirage
Poultice
Vibrating

4. General Vocabulary Bulwark Undulating Obscured Deftly Precipitated
Subjugation
Dissembling
Furtive
Diffused
Stalwart
Benign
Legerdemain
Gravely
Edifice
Monotonously
Wanning
Monolithic
Irresolution
Petulant
Germane
Malignant

5. Chapter 1 Questions
Describe the daily life of Kino and his family (2-3 sentences).
Name three of the “songs” that Kino hears. What do they represent?
What tragic event occurs in Kino’s family? What family members are affected?
Give a physical description of the Doctor (2-3 sentences). What physical features are emphasized?
Why won’t the Doctor help Kino? What do you think about his decision?

6. Chapter 2 Questions What town does the story take place in?
Give a short 2-3 sentence description of the town. What are the living conditions like?
Describe Kino’s canoe. Why is it valuable to him?
How does Kino fish for pearls?
What new song is introduced in this chapter?