Using the story the pearl answer the following

Question

When the doctor finds out about kinos great find he comes to see him.
When kino tells the doctor that the baby is improving the doctor_
A. That there is really no hope after getting stung by a scorpion
B. That a scorpion sting can cause trouble after showing signs of improvement
C. That the baby is on his way to a full recovery

Answer 1

In John Steinbeck's novella "The Pearl," when the doctor finds out about Kino's great find and gets news about the baby, he responds in a way that reflects his opportunistic nature. When Kino tells the doctor that the baby is improving, the doctor responds:

B. That a scorpion sting can cause trouble after showing signs of improvement.

The doctor implies that although the baby seems to be improving, there is still a potential for serious complications, illustrating his manipulative and greedy character.