Question

Use the story the pearl to answer the following question
The tracker shoots when…
A. He feels threatened by Juana
B. He hears a cry
C. He sees kino
D. He spots a coyote

Answer 1

In "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck, the tracker shoots when he hears a cry. The correct answer is **B. He hears a cry**. This refers to the moment when he reacts to the sounds he perceives, which ultimately leads to a critical moment of conflict in the story.