1. Note the setting in the beginning of chapter 2 (page 13, first paragraph). What is being reinforced and what is the purpose of developing this setting?
2.What symbolism is in the canoe? Page 14 paragraph 3 - page 15 paragraph1.
3. What symbolism is in the pearl? page 18-19.
4. Re-read page 20. What is happening to Coyotito? Reflect on lines 13-18 on page 15.
5. Answer only if you have read ahead through chapter 3.
If you Re-read page 3 paragraph 1 about the ants. What is the author suggesting? Find and explain any repetitions of this idea in chapter 3.