Why were people of the village shouting and crying?

Question

a. They found out that Kino killed a man
b. They though that Kino and his family had died in the fire
c. They heard that the pearl had been stolen
d. They heard that Kino's canoe had been vandalized

Answer 1

The correct answer is: a. They found out that Kino killed a man.

In John Steinbeck's novella "The Pearl," the villagers react with a mix of emotions when they learn about Kino's actions, leading to the shouting and crying.