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Quiz about The Black Pearl by Scott ODell

'The Black Pearl' by Scott O'Dell Quiz

Scott O'Dell weaves a wonderful tale with glorious setting details and characters so real you wish you could walk with them through the streets of La Paz and dive with them in the clear waters of the Vermilion Sea.

A multiple-choice quiz by quickquizfun. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
quickquizfun

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
348,239

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
13 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where does Ramon's father take him before he lets him go on his first diving expedition? Hint

home to tell his mother

to buy supplies for the trip

the office of Salazar and Son

to the church

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Question 2 of 15

2. How old is Ramon when he is made partner in his father's pearl trade business? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who is the strongest diver and possibly the most dangerous man in the Salazar fleet? Hint

Soto Luzon

Gaspar Ruiz

The Indian

Senor Salazar

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Question 4 of 15

4. Where did Ramon find the beautiful black pearl - the Pearl of Heaven? Hint

An old Indian from a remote village sold it to him.

In the bay of La Paz

In a cave located inside Soto Luzon's secret lagoon.

In one of the oysters the fleet brought in.

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Question 5 of 15

5. Why had Ramon dreamed of finding the Black Pearl prior to actually discovering it? Hint

Because of the Sevillano's boastful stories about himself.

So he could sell it and make money for his own business.

To please his father and mother.

To give to his ailing grandmother.

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Question 6 of 15

6. What happened when Soto Luzon and Ramon travelled back to La Paz by canoe? Hint

They were attacked by a violent Indian tribe.

An unexpected storm blew them hundreds of miles off course.

They were attacked by the Manta Diablo.

The old man got terribly ill.

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Question 7 of 15

7. Why didn't Senor Salazar sell the giant black pearl to the local dealers who came to offer him a fair price? Hint

Soto Luzon stole it and threw it in the sea.

He sold it in Mexico City instead.

They insulted his pride, so he gave the pearl to the church out of spite.

The family decided to keep it on display in their home.

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Question 8 of 15

8. How does Ramon's father die in this story? Hint

He is lost in a storm at sea.

His boat is crushed by the Manta Diablo.

He is killed by a hammerhead shark.

He is killed by the Sevillano in a robbery.

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Question 9 of 15

9. In chapter twelve, the church bell was tolled. What did it mean? Hint

Someone had stolen the Great Pearl from the Madonna.

It was rung in honor of the lost pearlers.

It was calling people to come to the church to pray.

It announced the death of Father Gallardo.

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who followed Ramon to Soto Luzon's secret lagoon when Ramon went there to return the pearl? Hint

Gasper Ruiz

Ramon's sisters

Father Gallardo

One of the local pearl dealers

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Question 11 of 15

11. What weapon does the Sevillano use to threaten Ramon into going with him? Hint

Gun

Knife

Harpoon

Spear

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Question 12 of 15

12. Where does the Sevillano plan to take Ramon and the Pearl of Heaven?
Hint

The City of Guaymas

Loreto

Mexico City

La Paz

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where does the Sevillano beach the canoe when the Manta Diablo first begins to circle and threaten the boat? Hint

La Paz

Guaymas

The Port of Mexico City

Isla de Los Muertos

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Question 14 of 15

14. Gasper Ruiz harpooned the Manta Diablo in the center of its back.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. What happened to Gasper Ruiz at the end of the book? Hint

He went into business with Soto Luzon.

He sold the pearl and bought his own fleet.

He died while trying to kill the giant manta ray.

He mysteriously disappeared.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where does Ramon's father take him before he lets him go on his first diving expedition?

Answer: to the church

Senor Salazar routinely visits the church before and after each expedition to pray with Father Gallardo. They pray together to the Madonna for protection and blessings upon the Salazar fleet.

2. How old is Ramon when he is made partner in his father's pearl trade business?

Answer: 16

There was a huge fiesta to celebrate Ramon's sixteenth birthday. During the celebration, Senor Salazar brought out a new sign to display over the office door proclaiming Salazar and Son - Pearls.

3. Who is the strongest diver and possibly the most dangerous man in the Salazar fleet?

Answer: Gaspar Ruiz

Gaspar Ruiz could stay down longer and dive more often than any of the other men in the fleet. He had a large powerful chest with wide shoulders and thick muscles.

4. Where did Ramon find the beautiful black pearl - the Pearl of Heaven?

Answer: In a cave located inside Soto Luzon's secret lagoon.

Near the mouth of the cave, in nine feet of water as clear as air, Ramon found the largest shells he had ever seen. It took him over six dives to finally wrest one of the shells from its home. It was so large Ramon could not lift it into the canoe and had to tie it to the boat and pull it through the water back to the beach.

5. Why had Ramon dreamed of finding the Black Pearl prior to actually discovering it?

Answer: Because of the Sevillano's boastful stories about himself.

The night the Sevillano bragged of finding a great pearl in the Gulf of Persia, Ramon dreamed of finding one himself. He wanted to show the Sevillano he, just a young boy, could do an amazing feat also. He wanted all of La Paz to know of his discovery.

6. What happened when Soto Luzon and Ramon travelled back to La Paz by canoe?

Answer: They were attacked by the Manta Diablo.

The Manta Diablo came up from below the boat and smashed it to pieces. Ramon and the old man were thrown overboard where they swam to shore for their lives! Ramon still had the Pearl of Heaven wrapped in a cloth inside his shirt. He made his way back to La Paz on foot from there.

7. Why didn't Senor Salazar sell the giant black pearl to the local dealers who came to offer him a fair price?

Answer: They insulted his pride, so he gave the pearl to the church out of spite.

Senor Salazar gave the gift to the Madonna and expected many blessings upon his family as a result. The gift was not given out of sincere devotion or love
for the Madonna.

8. How does Ramon's father die in this story?

Answer: He is lost in a storm at sea.

Shortly after he gives the Black Pearl to the church, Senor Salazar's fleet is lost at sea in a chubasco. The only known survivor is the Sevillano. A chubasco is a violent storm much like a monsoon.

9. In chapter twelve, the church bell was tolled. What did it mean?

Answer: Someone had stolen the Great Pearl from the Madonna.

Ramon stole the pearl in order to return it to the Manta Diablo. Soto Luzon had finally convinced him that he must return it or more terrible things would happen.

10. Who followed Ramon to Soto Luzon's secret lagoon when Ramon went there to return the pearl?

Answer: Gasper Ruiz

Gasper Ruiz realized how much the pearl was worth and planned to steal it for himself. Ramon tried to return it to the Manta Diablo but the Sevillano dove into the water and retrieved it.

11. What weapon does the Sevillano use to threaten Ramon into going with him?

Answer: Knife

The Sevillano is known for his violence. Ramon is instantly aware that he is in mortal danger and must do as the Sevillano demands.

12. Where does the Sevillano plan to take Ramon and the Pearl of Heaven?

Answer: The City of Guaymas

Gasper Ruiz, the Sevillano, believes he will be able to sell the pearl for more if he has Ramon Salazar with him. The Salazar name is well-known in the pearling business for quality pearls and fair business practices.

13. Where does the Sevillano beach the canoe when the Manta Diablo first begins to circle and threaten the boat?

Answer: Isla de Los Muertos

It is the closest land in sight. The island is known for its unfriendly inhabitants; however, the Sevillano chooses to take his chances with them in order to lose the giant manta bothering them.

14. Gasper Ruiz harpooned the Manta Diablo in the center of its back.

Answer: True

He believed he could kill the giant manta and thus prove to Ramon once and for all that he was a better man than Ramon would ever be.

15. What happened to Gasper Ruiz at the end of the book?

Answer: He died while trying to kill the giant manta ray.

The rope broke free of the bow of the boat and wrapped around the Sevillano and the harpoon, thus trapping him on the back of the beast. He was pulled to the bottom of the sea by the Manta Diablo and never seen again.

Source: Author quickquizfun

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