ThePearlGuideThePearlbyJohnSteinbeckBelowaretheEssentialQuestions,ThemeTopics Motifs ,ThematicQuestions,andKeyLiteraryTermsthatwewilluseforouranalysisofThePearl. Thesequestions,themetopics,andtermswillguideourdiscussionandanalysisduringthisunit,soitisimportantforyoutobefamiliarwiththemasyouread. Usethisoverviewtohelpguideyourannotationsandreadthroughthebackgroundinformationbeforeyoureadthenovel. EssentialQuestionsHowdoesparabletranscendtimeandplacetoemployauniversaltheme?Whatmakesathemeuniversal?Whyaresymbolsusefultowritersandtheiraudience?Howcanwritingbeusedtoeffectchangeinsociety?ThemeTopics Motifs fromThePearlDuringyourreadingandannotatingofThePearllookforandmarkpassagesthatmakeapointorstatementaboutthesepossiblethemetopics: Money,Possessions,Greed:Lookforpassages quotesdealingwiththequestformoneyandthedesireforthingsofthematerialworld,aswellasreferencestothestepswhichpeoplewilltaketoattainthosethings. Also,lookforpassages quotesthatimplythatmoneycanbuyhappiness. SocialOppression:Lookforpassages quotesdealingwiththeoppressionoftheMexicanIndiansintheportrayalofthedoctor,thepriest,thepearlbuyers,andthetrackers. WatchfordetailswhichshowhowKinoandhispeoplearetreateddisrespectfully,takenadvantageof,anddiscriminatedagainst. Manasapartofnature:Lookforpassages quoteswhichillustratesimilaritiesbetweenhumansandotherspeciesthroughcomparisons. NOTICEthefrequentimagesSteinbeckusesandthinkofhowthesepassagesreflectorforeshadow givehintsaboutfutureevents HUMANevents. Kino ssongs:Lookforpassages quoteswithreferencestothe music Kinohears thethreetypesofsongshehearsandtheirsignificance. PayparticularattentiontoWHENandUNDERWHATCIRCUMSTANCEShe hears aparticularsong. Goodvs. Evil:Lookforpassages quotesthatreflectimagesandideasofdarknesslight,good-evil,brightness-dimness,day-night,black-white,etc. Appearancevs. Reality:Lookforpassages quotesthatrefertothingsnotbeingwhattheyseem. Considerlookingforpassages quotesaboutvisions,haze,mirages,dreams,vagueness,ghostlygleams,illusions,etc. ThematicQuestionsHowdoesoppressionmanifestinboththecommunityandindividual?Howcansociety swrongsberighted?Howmuchcontroldoesanindividualhaveoverhis her success inlife?Howcanwedetermineifsomethingorsomeoneiswhatorwhotheyappeartobe?Canmoneyordesirechangeanindividual?Ismoneynecessarytobe successful inlife?Whatisthedifferencebetweengoodandevil?Arethereanyshadesofgray?HonorsEnglishIThePearl RememberthataLiteraryThemeis thecontrollingideaofastory anarguablecommentorstatementanauthormakesaboutthenatureofhumankindorsociety atruththatcanbetakenfromthespecificsofthestoryandappliedtosocietyingeneral somehumantruththattheauthorwantsthereadertounderstandaboutlife,thehumanexperience,orhumannatureKeyLiteraryTerms:theme,motif,characterization,conflict,symbolism,parable,allegory,setting,metaphor,simile,personification,figurativelanguage,imagery,Freytag sPlotPyramidThePearl BackgroundInformationAuthor:JohnSteinbeck 1902-1968 wasborninSalinas,Californiathesonofpoorparents. AlthoughhewaseducatedatStanfordUniversityandbecameacelebratedwriter,heneverforgothisorigins. Growingupinworkingclasstowns,hebecameanexcellentobserverofhumannatureandlaterwroteaboutthepeoplehelivedaround workersincludingMexican-Americanandmigrantworkers. Hediscoveredtheharshrealitythatthesepeoplewereoftentreatedpoorlyandwithoutrespectandhadlittlemeansofdefendingthemselves. Asaresult,manyofthecharactershewroteaboutweredownandout,isolatedandoppressed. Theyrepresentthe struggle themeofhisnovels principallythestrugglebetweenthepoorandthewealthy,theweakandthestrong,goodandevil,andbetweenculturesorcivilizations. ThesethemesareallevidentinThePearl. Origins:In1940,SteinbecksetoutonasailingexpeditiontostudymarinelifeintheGulfofCalifornia,hopingtofinduniversalpatternsinmarinespeciesthatwouldhelphimunderstandlifeingeneral. Duringthistrip,SteinbeckheardaboutthelegendofaMexicanfisherboywhohadfoundanenormouspearlthathadbroughthimmuchmisery. SteinbeckdevelopedthislegendintothenovelThePearl. AsyoureadThePearl,watchfordetailsabouttheplantandanimallifeintheGulfandthemanymetaphors comparisons ,imagesandthemesSteinbeckuseswhichareconnectedtothesedetails. Setting:TheeventsofThePearltakeplacesometimearoundthe1900onanestuary mouthoftheriver somewhereonthecoastofMexicointhetownofLaPaz. OnamapthelongpeninsulawhichdescendsfromCaliforniaiscalledBAJACALIFORNIA.ItispartofMexicoandisseparatedfromtherestofMexicobytheGulfofCalifornia,alsoknownastheSeaofCortez. HonorsEnglishIThePearlHistoricalBackgroundandSocialCulture:Atthetimethestorytakesplace,theIndiansofMexicohadalreadybeenunderthedominationofpeopleofSpanishdescentfor300years. ThegoverningclasswasprimarilymadeupofthoseofSpanishdescentandtheRomanCatholicChurchwho,together,kepttheMexicanIndiansatthebottomofthesocialhierarchyorsocialladder. Inmostcases,theIndianswerenotallowedtoattendschoolorownland. Keepingpeopleuneducatedanddependentkeepsthemoppressed .AlthoughSpanishcultureandCatholicritualswereforcedupontheIndians,theyfiercelyheldontomanyoftheirspiritualbeliefs,cultures,andcustomsoftheirvarioustribes. WATCHFOREVIDENCEOFTHISINTHENOVEL!Style:ThePearlisashortnovelornovellawhichistoldintheformofanallegoryorPARABLE ashort,simpleworkwithlittledialogueillustratingalessonoralargertruthoftenonthesubjectofgoodandevil. InaPARABLE,goodandevilareclearlydefined everythingisblackandwhite,therearenoshadesofgray. Forinstance,thegoodcharactershavenames,andthebadcharactershavenonames. Thecharactersandactionsymbolizecertainuniversalideasorconceptsandthereadersattachtheirownmeaningtothesesymbols. PointofView:ThePearlistoldbyanallknowingOMNISCIENTthird-personnarratorwhoisobservingthecharactersandtheiractionsfromoutsidethestory. Comment:Thereaderistoldinthepreface, Inthetowntheytellthestoryofthegreatpearl howitwasfoundandhowitwaslostagain Ifthisstoryisaparable,perhapseveryonetakeshisownmeaningfromitandreadshisownlifeintoit. ThusbeginsSteinbeck snovelofgoodandevil,ThePearl. ItisthetimelesstaleoftheMexican-IndianfishermanKino,hiswifeJuana,andtheirinfantson,Coyotito. IttellsofhowKinofindsthePearloftheWorldanddreamsofbreakingoutofthetrapofpovertyandignorancethatoppresseshimandhisfamily. Theviolencethatfollowshisdreams,butbringshimagreaterunderstandingofhimselfandtherealitiesoftheworldinwhichhelives. Asyouread,considerwhatmeaningyoutakefromKino sstory. OtherWell-KnownNovelsBySteinbeck:TortillaFlat 1935 TheRedPony 1937 OfMiceandMen 1937 TheGrapesofWrath 1939 CanneryRow 1945 EastofEden 1952 TheWinterofOurDiscontent 1961 TravelsWithCharley 1962 HonorsEnglishIThePearlThePearl LiteratureGuideAsyoureadThePearl,completethefollowingquestions. Thesequestionswillhelpyourememberandreflectonimportantplotandliteraryelements techniquesfromthereading,sothatyouranalysisismorein-depth. Thestoryissimple,butbecauseitisanallegory,thereisdeepermeaningateveryturn. Readbetweenthelinesandanalyzecharacters,setting,imagery,symbols,etc. ThePearlisashortnovellaandreadingitseveraltimesbeforethestartoftheschoolyearwillofferyouamorein-depthunderstanding. Chapter1 pg.3-13 1. Wheredoesthestoryopen? ThestoryopensinKino shut,locatedonthebeach. ThebeachisontheGulfofMexico,butthisinformationisnotrevealeduntilChapter2.2.


ThePearlGuideThePearlbyJohnSteinbeckBelowaretheEssentialQuestions,ThemeTopics Motifs ,ThematicQuestions,andKeyLiteraryTermsthatwewilluseforouranalysisofThePearl. Thesequestions,themetopics,andtermswillguideourdiscussionandanalysisduringthisunit,soitisimportantforyoutobefamiliarwiththemasyouread. Usethisoverviewtohelpguideyourannotationsandreadthroughthebackgroundinformationbeforeyoureadthenovel. EssentialQuestionsHowdoesparabletranscendtimeandplacetoemployauniversaltheme?Whatmakesathemeuniversal?Whyaresymbolsusefultowritersandtheiraudience?Howcanwritingbeusedtoeffectchangeinsociety?ThemeTopics Motifs fromThePearlDuringyourreadingandannotatingofThePearllookforandmarkpassagesthatmakeapointorstatementaboutthesepossiblethemetopics: Money,Possessions,Greed:Lookforpassages quotesdealingwiththequestformoneyandthedesireforthingsofthematerialworld,aswellasreferencestothestepswhichpeoplewilltaketoattainthosethings. Also,lookforpassages quotesthatimplythatmoneycanbuyhappiness. SocialOppression:Lookforpassages quotesdealingwiththeoppressionoftheMexicanIndiansintheportrayalofthedoctor,thepriest,thepearlbuyers,andthetrackers. WatchfordetailswhichshowhowKinoandhispeoplearetreateddisrespectfully,takenadvantageof,anddiscriminatedagainst. Manasapartofnature:Lookforpassages quoteswhichillustratesimilaritiesbetweenhumansandotherspeciesthroughcomparisons. NOTICEthefrequentimagesSteinbeckusesandthinkofhowthesepassagesreflectorforeshadow givehintsaboutfutureevents HUMANevents. Kino ssongs:Lookforpassages quoteswithreferencestothe music Kinohears thethreetypesofsongshehearsandtheirsignificance. PayparticularattentiontoWHENandUNDERWHATCIRCUMSTANCEShe hears aparticularsong. Goodvs. Evil:Lookforpassages quotesthatreflectimagesandideasofdarknesslight,good-evil,brightness-dimness,day-night,black-white,etc. Appearancevs. Reality:Lookforpassages quotesthatrefertothingsnotbeingwhattheyseem. Considerlookingforpassages quotesaboutvisions,haze,mirages,dreams,vagueness,ghostlygleams,illusions,etc. ThematicQuestionsHowdoesoppressionmanifestinboththecommunityandindividual?Howcansociety swrongsberighted?Howmuchcontroldoesanindividualhaveoverhis her success inlife?Howcanwedetermineifsomethingorsomeoneiswhatorwhotheyappeartobe?Canmoneyordesirechangeanindividual?Ismoneynecessarytobe successful inlife?Whatisthedifferencebetweengoodandevil?Arethereanyshadesofgray?HonorsEnglishIThePearl RememberthataLiteraryThemeis thecontrollingideaofastory anarguablecommentorstatementanauthormakesaboutthenatureofhumankindorsociety atruththatcanbetakenfromthespecificsofthestoryandappliedtosocietyingeneral somehumantruththattheauthorwantsthereadertounderstandaboutlife,thehumanexperience,orhumannatureKeyLiteraryTerms:theme,motif,characterization,conflict,symbolism,parable,allegory,setting,metaphor,simile,personification,figurativelanguage,imagery,Freytag sPlotPyramidThePearl BackgroundInformationAuthor:JohnSteinbeck 1902-1968 wasborninSalinas,Californiathesonofpoorparents. AlthoughhewaseducatedatStanfordUniversityandbecameacelebratedwriter,heneverforgothisorigins. Growingupinworkingclasstowns,hebecameanexcellentobserverofhumannatureandlaterwroteaboutthepeoplehelivedaround workersincludingMexican-Americanandmigrantworkers. Hediscoveredtheharshrealitythatthesepeoplewereoftentreatedpoorlyandwithoutrespectandhadlittlemeansofdefendingthemselves. Asaresult,manyofthecharactershewroteaboutweredownandout,isolatedandoppressed. Theyrepresentthe struggle themeofhisnovels principallythestrugglebetweenthepoorandthewealthy,theweakandthestrong,goodandevil,andbetweenculturesorcivilizations. ThesethemesareallevidentinThePearl. Origins:In1940,SteinbecksetoutonasailingexpeditiontostudymarinelifeintheGulfofCalifornia,hopingtofinduniversalpatternsinmarinespeciesthatwouldhelphimunderstandlifeingeneral. Duringthistrip,SteinbeckheardaboutthelegendofaMexicanfisherboywhohadfoundanenormouspearlthathadbroughthimmuchmisery. SteinbeckdevelopedthislegendintothenovelThePearl. AsyoureadThePearl,watchfordetailsabouttheplantandanimallifeintheGulfandthemanymetaphors comparisons ,imagesandthemesSteinbeckuseswhichareconnectedtothesedetails. Setting:TheeventsofThePearltakeplacesometimearoundthe1900onanestuary mouthoftheriver somewhereonthecoastofMexicointhetownofLaPaz. OnamapthelongpeninsulawhichdescendsfromCaliforniaiscalledBAJACALIFORNIA.ItispartofMexicoandisseparatedfromtherestofMexicobytheGulfofCalifornia,alsoknownastheSeaofCortez. HonorsEnglishIThePearlHistoricalBackgroundandSocialCulture:Atthetimethestorytakesplace,theIndiansofMexicohadalreadybeenunderthedominationofpeopleofSpanishdescentfor300years. ThegoverningclasswasprimarilymadeupofthoseofSpanishdescentandtheRomanCatholicChurchwho,together,kepttheMexicanIndiansatthebottomofthesocialhierarchyorsocialladder. Inmostcases,theIndianswerenotallowedtoattendschoolorownland. Keepingpeopleuneducatedanddependentkeepsthemoppressed .AlthoughSpanishcultureandCatholicritualswereforcedupontheIndians,theyfiercelyheldontomanyoftheirspiritualbeliefs,cultures,andcustomsoftheirvarioustribes. WATCHFOREVIDENCEOFTHISINTHENOVEL!Style:ThePearlisashortnovelornovellawhichistoldintheformofanallegoryorPARABLE ashort,simpleworkwithlittledialogueillustratingalessonoralargertruthoftenonthesubjectofgoodandevil. InaPARABLE,goodandevilareclearlydefined everythingisblackandwhite,therearenoshadesofgray. Forinstance,thegoodcharactershavenames,andthebadcharactershavenonames. Thecharactersandactionsymbolizecertainuniversalideasorconceptsandthereadersattachtheirownmeaningtothesesymbols. PointofView:ThePearlistoldbyanallknowingOMNISCIENTthird-personnarratorwhoisobservingthecharactersandtheiractionsfromoutsidethestory. Comment:Thereaderistoldinthepreface, Inthetowntheytellthestoryofthegreatpearl howitwasfoundandhowitwaslostagain Ifthisstoryisaparable,perhapseveryonetakeshisownmeaningfromitandreadshisownlifeintoit. ThusbeginsSteinbeck snovelofgoodandevil,ThePearl. ItisthetimelesstaleoftheMexican-IndianfishermanKino,hiswifeJuana,andtheirinfantson,Coyotito. IttellsofhowKinofindsthePearloftheWorldanddreamsofbreakingoutofthetrapofpovertyandignorancethatoppresseshimandhisfamily. Theviolencethatfollowshisdreams,butbringshimagreaterunderstandingofhimselfandtherealitiesoftheworldinwhichhelives. Asyouread,considerwhatmeaningyoutakefromKino sstory. OtherWell-KnownNovelsBySteinbeck:TortillaFlat 1935 TheRedPony 1937 OfMiceandMen 1937 TheGrapesofWrath 1939 CanneryRow 1945 EastofEden 1952 TheWinterofOurDiscontent 1961 TravelsWithCharley 1962 HonorsEnglishIThePearlThePearl LiteratureGuideAsyoureadThePearl,completethefollowingquestions. Thesequestionswillhelpyourememberandreflectonimportantplotandliteraryelements techniquesfromthereading,sothatyouranalysisismorein-depth. Thestoryissimple,butbecauseitisanallegory,thereisdeepermeaningateveryturn. Readbetweenthelinesandanalyzecharacters,setting,imagery,symbols,etc. ThePearlisashortnovellaandreadingitseveraltimesbeforethestartoftheschoolyearwillofferyouamorein-depthunderstanding. Chapter1 pg.3-13 1. Wheredoesthestoryopen? ThestoryopensinKino shut,locatedonthebeach. ThebeachisontheGulfofMexico,butthisinformationisnotrevealeduntilChapter2.2. Whoarethemaincharactersintroducedatthebeginningofthischapter?Kino,hiswife,Juana,andhisinfantson,Coyotito3.


Wheredoesthestoryopen? ThestoryopensinKino shut,locatedonthebeach. ThebeachisontheGulfofMexico,butthisinformationisnotrevealeduntilChapter2.2. Whoarethemaincharactersintroducedatthebeginningofthischapter?Kino,hiswife,Juana,andhisinfantson,Coyotito3. WheredoesCoyotitosleep?Inahangingbox4. WhatdidKino s people do?Theyweremakersofgreatsongs. Everythingtheysaw,thought,did,heardorexperiencedbecameasong.5. WhatistheSongoftheFamily?Thesoundsofthefamilywaking JuanatalkingtoCoyotito,Juanafanningthefireintoflames,andtherhythmofthegrindingstonethatJuanausedtoworkthecornformorningcakes.6. WhatkindofmorningdidKinothinkitwas? Itwasamorninglikeothermorningsandyetperfectamongmornings. 7. WhatistheWhole?ItisthesafetyandwarmthprovidedbythefamiliarroutinesofKino sfamily.8. HowisKinodescribed? Kinowasyoungandstrongandhisblackhairhungoverhisbrownforehead. Hiseyeswerewarmandfierceandbrightandhismustachewasthinandcoarse. 9. WhatdrawsKino sattentiontoCoyotito shangingbox?Atinymovement ascorpionwasclimbingdowntheropethatsuspendedthebox.10. WhatistheSongofEvil? WhatbringstheSongofEvil? TheSongofEvilisthemusicoftheenemy,ofanyfoeofthefamily,asavage,secretdangerousmelody . ThescorpionbringstheSongofEvil.11. WhatcontradictiondoesJuanadisplaywhenthescorpionappears?Sherepeatsanancientmagictoguardagainstevil,whilemutteringaHailMarybetweenclenchedteeth. ItisthecontradictionbetweenpaganandChristianreligiousrituals.12. WhatharmcomestoCoyotito?


WhatcontradictiondoesJuanadisplaywhenthescorpionappears?Sherepeatsanancientmagictoguardagainstevil,whilemutteringaHailMarybetweenclenchedteeth. ItisthecontradictionbetweenpaganandChristianreligiousrituals.12. WhatharmcomestoCoyotito? WhyisKinounabletostopit?Kinoreachesforthescorpionandwhenitposestosting,Coyotitoshakestheropetothebox,andthescorpionfallsonthebabyandstingshim.13. WhatdoesKinodotothescorpion?Hebeatsandstampsituntilitisonlyamoistplaceinthedirt.14. HowdoesJuanareacttoCoyotito sinjury?Sheimmediatelybeginstosuckthepoisonfromthepuncturewound.15. Whatisthedangerofthescorpion ssting?Thepoisonfromthestingmaymakeanadultgravelyill,butitcouldcausedeathinababy.16. WhatsurprisingthingdidJuanarequestafterCoyotitowasstung? Whywasitsurprising?SheaskedKinotogogetthedoctor. Itwassurprisingbecause Togethimwouldbearemarkablething. Thedoctornevercametotheclusterofbrushhouses. 17. WhatdoesKinodoaboutJuana srequest? HowdoesJuanarespond?KinotellsJuana, Thedoctorwouldnotcome. JuanatellsKinotheywillgotothedoctor.18. What skill didthebeggarshave? Theywereexpertsin financialanalysis. Thatis,theywereabletodeterminepeople sstatusofwealthorpovertybyobservingthem.19. WhatdidthebeggarsdecideaboutKinoandJuana?Theydecidedthattheyweretoopoor,andthedoctorwouldnotseethem.20. Whatdidthebeggarsknowaboutthedoctor? Theyknewhisignorance,hiscruelty,hisavarice,hisappetites,hissins. 21.


Theywereexpertsin financialanalysis. Thatis,theywereabletodeterminepeople sstatusofwealthorpovertybyobservingthem.19. WhatdidthebeggarsdecideaboutKinoandJuana?Theydecidedthattheyweretoopoor,andthedoctorwouldnotseethem.20. Whatdidthebeggarsknowaboutthedoctor? Theyknewhisignorance,hiscruelty,hisavarice,hisappetites,hissins. 21. WhydoesKinohesitatewhentheyreachthedoctor sresidence?BecausethedoctorwasofaracewhichfornearlyfourhundredyearshadbeatenandstarvedandrobbedanddespisedKino srace;allofthedoctor sracespoketoallofKino sraceasthoughtheyweresimpleanimals.22. Whataresomeindicationsthatthedoctorleadsawealthylifestyle?HewearsadressinggownofsilkfromParis. Thegownistight,whichmeanshe seatingwellandgainingweight. Hehasasilvertraywithdelicatechinaonit. Thed coroftheroomindicatesawealthylifestyleaswell.23. WhenthedoctorlearnsofCoyotito sinjury,whatishisreaction? WhatdoesthisindicateabouthisattitudetowardKino srace?Hereactswithanger,thenhereactswithgreed. Hesays, HaveInothingbettertodothancureinsectbitesfor littleIndians ? Iamadoctor,notaveterinary. Thenhedemands, Hasheanymoney? Seeifhehasanymoney! ThedoctorbelievesKino speopleareanimals,andtheyareworthlessunlesstheycanpayforhisservices.24. WhenKinoofferspearlsaspaymentsforthedoctor sservice,whathappens?Thedoctor sservantisgoneforashortmoment,andthenhereturnstotellKino, Thedoctorhasgoneout. Hewascalledtoaseriouscase. 25. Whatisironicabouttheservant scommentstoKino?Thedoctorhasnotreallygoneout,andtheservant schoiceofwordsisironic.


WhenKinoofferspearlsaspaymentsforthedoctor sservice,whathappens?Thedoctor sservantisgoneforashortmoment,andthenhereturnstotellKino, Thedoctorhasgoneout. Hewascalledtoaseriouscase. 25. Whatisironicabouttheservant scommentstoKino?Thedoctorhasnotreallygoneout,andtheservant schoiceofwordsisironic. Whatcouldbeamore seriouscase thanapoisonedchild?26. HowdoesKinoreacttothedoctor sbehaviortowardhisfamily?Hestrikesthegatewithhisfist. Chapter21. WhatdopeopleoftheGulftrust? Thingsofthespiritandthingsoftheimagination,buttheydonottrusttheireyestoshowthemdistanceorclearoutlineoranyopticalexactness. 2. WhatistheonethingofvalueKinoowns? Whyisitsovaluable?Hiscanoe; itisthebulwarkagainststarvation. Itishismeansofincomeandkeepinghisfamilyfedandsheltered.3. HowdoesJuanatreatCoyotito sscorpionsting?Shemakesapoulticeoutofbrownseaweedandpressesittothebaby sswollenshoulder.4. Doesherremedywork?Theremedyis asgoodaremedyasanyandprobablybetterthanthedoctorcouldhavedone. Buttheremedylackedhisauthoritybecauseitwassimpleanddidn tcostanything. Theremedymightwork,butJuanaisskepticalbecauseadoctordidn tapplyit. Asyet,Coyotitohadn texperiencedthestomachcrampstypicalforscorpionpoisoning,soherremedymightbeworking.5. ForwhatdoesJuanapray?Shedidn tpraydirectlyforCoyotito srecovery. ShepraysforKinotofindapearllargeenoughtopaythedoctorforhisservicestocurethebaby.6. Whatisthe accident thathappenstooysters?Asmallgrainofsandgetsinthefoldsofmuscleandirritatesthefleshuntilinselfprotectionthefleshcoatsthegrainofsand.


ForwhatdoesJuanapray?Shedidn tpraydirectlyforCoyotito srecovery. ShepraysforKinotofindapearllargeenoughtopaythedoctorforhisservicestocurethebaby.6. Whatisthe accident thathappenstooysters?Asmallgrainofsandgetsinthefoldsofmuscleandirritatesthefleshuntilinselfprotectionthefleshcoatsthegrainofsand. Thecoatedgrainofsandbecomesapearl.7. AboutwhathadKino speoplemadesongs?Everythingthathappenedorexisted;theymadesongstothefishes,totheseainangerorincalm,tothelightanddark,tothesunandmoon.8. WhatsongwasinKinoasheheldhisbreathunderwater?TheSongofthePearlThatMightBe,partoftheSongoftheUndersea9. HowlongcanKinoholdhisbreathunderwater?Overtwominutes10. WhatattractsKino sattentiontotheancientoysterthatlyingbyitself?Aghostlygleam11. WhyisKinoreluctanttoopen the oysteruntilhe sopenedalltheotheroysters?Hedoesn tdaretohopethattheoystercontainsapearl. Theghostlygleamhesawcouldhavebeenanillusion,orareflectionoftheshell. Hispeople,thepeopleoftheGulfareusedtodisappointment,andthispearloffershope.12. WhatdoesJuanatellKinotodowith the oyster?Shetellshimtoopenit.13. WhathasKinofoundintheoyster?Hehasfound thegreatestpearlintheworld. 14. WhatdoKinoandJuanadiscoverrightaftertheydiscoverthepearl?TheyfindthattheseaweedpoulticehastakentheswellingoutofCoyotito sshoulder,andthepoisonwasrecedingfromhisbody. Chapter31. Throughoutthenovel,therearevarioustypesofanimalimagery. Whatischaracterizedasananimalatthebeginningofthischapter?


WhatdoKinoandJuanadiscoverrightaftertheydiscoverthepearl?TheyfindthattheseaweedpoulticehastakentheswellingoutofCoyotito sshoulder,andthepoisonwasrecedingfromhisbody. Chapter31. Throughoutthenovel,therearevarioustypesofanimalimagery. Whatischaracterizedasananimalatthebeginningofthischapter? Whenisthisimageryfirstusedinthenovel? Thetownisathinglikeacolonialanimal. Theimagetheauthorgivesdemonstrateshowthetownspeople digest thenewsofKino sdiscovery. TheanimalimageryisfirstusedwhenKino speoplearecharacterizedasanimalsbythedoctorinChapter1.2. AsthenewsofKino sprizetravelsthroughthevillage,wholearnsofthe PearloftheWorld ? Thepriest,theshopkeepers,thedoctor,andthebeggarsinfrontofthechurch3. Whatisthedoctor sreactiontothenewsofKino spearl?HesaysthatKinoisaclientofhis,andheistreatingCoyotitoforascorpionsting.4. Whatdoesthedoctor sreactiontoKino sgoodfortunerevealabouthischaracter? Itemphasizeshisgreediness. Hewouldn thaveanythingtodowithKinoorhisfamilywhentheycametohimforhelpwhenCoyotitowasinjured,becauseheknewtheycouldn tpayforhisservices. NowthatheknowsaboutKino spearl,he swillingtotreatCoyotito.5. HowdopeoplereacttothenewsofKino spearl?


Hewouldn thaveanythingtodowithKinoorhisfamilywhentheycametohimforhelpwhenCoyotitowasinjured,becauseheknewtheycouldn tpayforhisservices. NowthatheknowsaboutKino spearl,he swillingtotreatCoyotito.5. HowdopeoplereacttothenewsofKino spearl? Whatdoesthenewsofthepearlstirupinthetown? EverymansuddenlybecamerelatedtoKino spearl,andKino spearlwentintothedreams,thespeculations,theschemes,theplans,thefutures,thewishes,theneeds,thelusts,thehungers,ofeveryone,andonlyonepersonstoodinthewayandthatwasKino,sothathebecamecuriouslyeveryman senemy. Thepearlstirsupsomethingblackandevilinthetown thepoisonsacsofthetownbegantofillwithvenom. PeoplebecameimmediatelyenviousofKino sgoodfortune,andtriedtofigureoutawaytogetthepearlforthemselves.6. Whatcommentonhumannaturedoestheauthormakewiththevillagers response?Peoplearebasicallygreedy. Evenpeoplewhoareusedtohavingnothingandarehappycanbechangedbythepossibilityofwealth.7. WhatdoKinoandJuanaassumeaboutthevillager sresponsetoKino sprize?Theyassumethateveryonewouldbehappyfortheirgoodfortune.8. WhatmusicdoesKinoexperienceafterfindingthepearl? Themusicofthepearlhadmergedwiththemusicofthefamilysothatonebeautifiedtheother. Thepearlissomethinggoodforthefamily.9. WhatdoesJuanTomasaskKinoabouthisdiscovery? WhatisKino sresponse?JuanTomasasks, Whatwillyoudonowthatyouhavebecomearichman? KinotellsJuanTomasthatheandJuanawillbemarriedinthechurch,theywillhavenewclothes,hemightbuyarifle,andCoyotitowillgotoschool.10.


WhatmusicdoesKinoexperienceafterfindingthepearl? Themusicofthepearlhadmergedwiththemusicofthefamilysothatonebeautifiedtheother. Thepearlissomethinggoodforthefamily.9. WhatdoesJuanTomasaskKinoabouthisdiscovery? WhatisKino sresponse?JuanTomasasks, Whatwillyoudonowthatyouhavebecomearichman? KinotellsJuanTomasthatheandJuanawillbemarriedinthechurch,theywillhavenewclothes,hemightbuyarifle,andCoyotitowillgotoschool.10. WhydoestheideaofKino ssonattendingschoolcausesuchastiramongthevillagers?Kinosays, thesethingswillmakeusfreebecausehewillknow andthroughhimwewillknow. Kino speoplehadbeenoppressedforhundredsofyears,andonereasonthatthisoppressioncontinuedisbecausetheyareilliterateanduneducated. ThepossibilityofCoyotitobecomingeducatedcreateshope.11. Whathappenstotimeasaresultofthepearl?Timewillbemeasuredbasedonthepearl. Everythingwillbeintermsofhappeningbeforeorsincethediscoveryofthepearl.12. WhocomestovisitKino? Why?ThepriestcomestovisitKino. Heremindshimtobegeneroustothechurchwithhisnewfoundfortune. 13. Howisthepriestliketherestofthevillageinhisrequest?HewantstobenefitfromKino sdiscoveryofthepearl.14. WhatfaintsongdoesKinohearwhenthepriestvisits? Whatdoesthismean?Kinobeginstohearthesongofevil,oftheenemy. Kinoknows,perhapsonlyonasubconsciouslevel,thatpeoplewanttogetthepearlawayfromhim.15. WhatanimalimageryisusedfortheSongoftheFamilyinthischapter? Whydoyouthinktheauthorusesthisimage?TheSongoftheFamilyischaracterizedaslikethepurringofakitten. ThisimageconveysthewarmthandsecurityKinofeelswithinhisfamily. Akittenonlypurrswhenitfeelssafeandiscontentorhappy.16.


Whydoyouthinktheauthorusesthisimage?TheSongoftheFamilyischaracterizedaslikethepurringofakitten. ThisimageconveysthewarmthandsecurityKinofeelswithinhisfamily. Akittenonlypurrswhenitfeelssafeandiscontentorhappy.16. Shortlyafterthepriestandtheneighborsleave,Kinosensesdanger. Whoappearsatthistime?Thedoctorappearswithtwoassistants.17. WhatliedoesthedoctortellKinoandJuana? Iwasnotinwhenyoucamethismorning. Butnow,atthefirstchance,Ihavecometoseethebaby. Ofcourse,hewashomewhentheyvisitedthatmorning,andhehasonlycomeafterhearingaboutKino spearl.18. EventhoughCoyotitoappearstoberecoveringfromthescorpion ssting,howdoesthedoctormakeKinoandJuanabelievehisservicesarestillnecessary?Hetellsthemthatascorpion spoisoncanlaydormant,andthencauseseriousdamagesuchasablindeyeorwitheredleg. HetellsKino, Iknowthestingofascorpion,myfriend,andIcancureit. HetellsKinothatthepoisonhas goneinwardanditwillstrike Coyotitosoon. OnesignofthisisCoyotitoblueeyelid.19. Whatremedydoesthedoctorgivethebaby? WhatsuspiciondoesKinohaveaboutthisremedy?ThedoctorgivesCoyotitoagelatincapsuleofwhitepowder,andsaysthatifthepoisonisgoingtostrike,itwilldosowithinthehour. Duringthathour,Coyotitobeginstoconvulseandvomit. Thedoctorreturnsandtreatshimwithafewdropsofammoniadilutedinwater. Thebaby sspasmssubsideanditappearsthedoctorhascuredhimfromthepoison. KinobelievesthatthecapsulescontainedsomethingthatcausedCoyotito sconvulsions,andthedoctorwasonlytryingtogetsomeofKino smoneyfromthepearl.20. WhatquestiondoesthedoctoraskwhenheisdonetreatingCoyotito?


Thebaby sspasmssubsideanditappearsthedoctorhascuredhimfromthepoison. KinobelievesthatthecapsulescontainedsomethingthatcausedCoyotito sconvulsions,andthedoctorwasonlytryingtogetsomeofKino smoneyfromthepearl.20. WhatquestiondoesthedoctoraskwhenheisdonetreatingCoyotito? WhatofferdoeshemaketoKino? Heaskswhenpaymentwillbemadeforhisservices. Kinotellshimaboutthepearl aboutwhichthedoctoralreadyknew,ofcourse ,andpromisestopaythedoctorafterhehassoldit. ThedoctorofferstokeepKino spearlinhissafe. Kinorefusestheofferandsaysthepearlissafe.21. Whatdidthedoctorhopetorevealwithhisoffer? Isthisinformationrevealed? Heknewthepearlwouldbeburiedinthehouse,andhethoughtKinomightlooktowardtheplacewhereitwasburied. Yes,theinformationisrevealedwhen Kino seyesflickinvoluntarilytothefloornearthesidepostofthebrushhut. 22. Aftereveryonehasleftthehut,JuanaasksKino, Whodoyoufear? Whatishisresponse?Kinosayshefearseveryone.23. Whiletheyaresleepingthatnight,whathappensinKinoandJuana shut?Kinoawakensandhears thewhisperofafootondryearthandthescratchoffingersinthesoil. Anintrudercomes,andquietlytriestodigupthepearl.24. Istheintrudersuccessful?No,Kinoattackshiminthedarkandtriestostabhim. Kino sheadissmashedinthescuffleandtheintruderescapes.25. Whoisthemostlikelypersontohavesenttheintruder? Howdoyouknow?Thedoctorsenttheintruder. Itmusthavebeenthedoctor,becausetheintrudertriestodigintheplacewhereKinoglancedwhenthedoctoraskedhimifthepearlwassafe.26.


Whoisthemostlikelypersontohavesenttheintruder? Howdoyouknow?Thedoctorsenttheintruder. Itmusthavebeenthedoctor,becausetheintrudertriestodigintheplacewhereKinoglancedwhenthedoctoraskedhimifthepearlwassafe.26. HowisKinocharacterizedduringthefight?Heis likeanangrycat,leapedstrikingandspittingforthedarkthing . Again,theauthorusesanimalimageryfordescription.27. WhatisJuana sresponsetothestranger sintrusionandattackonherhusband?Shecries, Thisthingisevil. Thispearlislikeasin! Itwilldestroyus. Sheasksherhusbandtothrowthepearlbackintotheseaandsays, Ithasbroughtevil. Kino,myhusband,itwilldestroyus. 28. WhatstatementdoesJuanamakethatservesasforeshadowing? Itwilldestroyusall. Evenourson. 29. WhatpromisedoesKinomaketoJuanaaboutthepearl? Howisthepearldescribedattheendofthechapter?Kinopromisesthattheywillsellthepearlandtheevilwillgowithit,andonlythegoodwillstay. Thepearlisa guaranteeofthefuture,ofcomfort,ofsecurity. Itswarmlucencepromisedapoulticeagainstillnessandawallagainstinsult. Itclosedadooronhunger. Chapter41. Whatisthenameofthetownthat keepstrackofitselfandofallitsunits ? Whatdoesthismean?LaPaz. Itmeansthateveryoneinthissmalltownknowseveryoneelse sbusiness.2. Whatdidthepearlbuyersknow?TheyalreadyknewthatKinowascomingtosellhispearlthatday.3. Whatsuppositionismadeaboutthepearlbuyers? Whatisactuallythecase? Whenarethepearlbuyershappy?Itissupposedthatthepearlbuyersactaloneandcompeteagainstoneanotherforbusiness. Inactuality,onemajorbuyeremploysthemall. The bestandhappiestpearlbuyerwashewhoboughtforthelowestprice. 4.


Whenarethepearlbuyershappy?Itissupposedthatthepearlbuyersactaloneandcompeteagainstoneanotherforbusiness. Inactuality,onemajorbuyeremploysthemall. The bestandhappiestpearlbuyerwashewhoboughtforthelowestprice. 4. WhatdotheneighborshopeforKino?Theyhopethatthepearldoesnotdestroyhimandhisfamily. Theydon twantwealthtochangeKino,theyhopedthatwealthwouldnotgraftontohimtheevillimbsofgreedandhatredandcoldness.5. WhatwasexpectedoftheneighborswhenKinogoestotowntosellhispearl?Itwasexpectedthattheywouldjoinhim itwasanhistoricmoment,theywouldbecrazyiftheydidn tgo. Itwouldbealmostasignofunfriendship. 6. WhatdoesJuanTomaswarnKinoagainstasheleavestosellthepearl? Whyishiswarningironic?JuanTomastellsKino, Youmustbecarefultoseetheydonotcheatyou. Thisisironicbecause,inthenextlineJuanTomasadmits, Wedonotknowwhatpricesarepaidinotherplaces. Sincetheydonotknowwhatthepearl smarketvalueis,theycannotknowiftheyarebeingcheated.7. WhydidKino sancestorsgiveuptryingtogetbetterpricesfortheirpearlsinthecapital?Becausewhentheysenttheirpearlsmentosellthemontheirbehalf,themenwoulddisappearwiththeirpearlsandtheywouldendupwithnothing. 8. WhydoesKinobelievethatsellingthepearlatthecapitalisagainstreligion? Whatisreallytrueaboutthisbelief?Becausethepriesthassaidso thepriestgivesayearlysermonabouthoweachmanorwomanisasoldiersentbyGodtoguardhisownpartoftheuniverse. Eachpersonissupposedtoremainfaithfulandnotgorunningabout. Themenwhotriedtoselltheirpearlsatthecapitalwere runningabout andnotguardingtheirpost,andthatiswhytheylosttheirpearls. Thebeliefisbasedinblindfaith.


Eachpersonissupposedtoremainfaithfulandnotgorunningabout. Themenwhotriedtoselltheirpearlsatthecapitalwere runningabout andnotguardingtheirpost,andthatiswhytheylosttheirpearls. Thebeliefisbasedinblindfaith. Kinobelievesthepriestbecausehewasraisedtodoso,butinreality,thepriestiscontributingtotheoppressionofKino speoplebyperpetuatingthisbelief.9. WhatsigndoesthepearlbuyergiveofhisastonishmentatKino spearl?HegivesnovisualsignorfacialexpressionthatKinocandistinguish,butunderthedesk,thepearlbuyerdropsacoinhehasbeenturningbetweenhisknuckles.10. Whatisthepearlbuyer sinitialappraisalofthepearl? Whatofferdoeshemake?ThepearlbuyertellsKinothatthepearlistoolargetosell,becausethereisnomarketforsuchthings. HetellsKinoitislikefool sgold,anditisonlyacuriosity. ThepearlbuyeroffersKino1,000pesosforthepearl.11. DoesKinoaccepttheoffer? WhatdoesKinobelievethepearlisworth?No. Kinoaccusesthebuyeroftryingtocheathim. Kinothinksthepearlisworth50,000pesos.12. HowdoestheauthorcharacterizethefeelingsKinohaswhiledealingwiththepearlbuyer?Theanimalimageryisusedagain. Kino feltthecreepingoffate,thecirclingofwolves,thehoverofvultures. Hefelttheevilcoagulatingabouthim,andhewashelplesstoprotecthimself. 13. Howdoesthepearlbuyer prove hisoriginalofferwasfair? HowdoyouknowhewasreallytryingtocheatKino?Theotherpearlbuyerssupporttheideathatthepearlisvalueless,buttheyprobablyarrangedthisaheadofKino sarrival,sothattheycouldgetthegreatpearlfortheleastamountofmoney. ThepearlbuyerrevealshimselfwhenheisreluctanttoletKinoleavewithhis worthless pearl,andhemakesanotherofferof1,500pesos.14.


Howdoesthepearlbuyer prove hisoriginalofferwasfair? HowdoyouknowhewasreallytryingtocheatKino?Theotherpearlbuyerssupporttheideathatthepearlisvalueless,buttheyprobablyarrangedthisaheadofKino sarrival,sothattheycouldgetthegreatpearlfortheleastamountofmoney. ThepearlbuyerrevealshimselfwhenheisreluctanttoletKinoleavewithhis worthless pearl,andhemakesanotherofferof1,500pesos.14. Whatdotheneighborssayaboutthepearlbuyers businessdealingswithKino? Whyisthisironic?TheneighborsbelievethepearlbuyersmusthavebeentruthfulwithKinobecausetheyeachdeterminedthepearltobevalueless. WhenKinooffersthetheorythattheycouldhavearrangedthecollusionbeforehisarrival,theysay, Ifthatisso,thenallofushavebeencheatedallofourlives. Thatcommentisironicbecause,infact,thesepeoplehavebeencheatedalloftheirlives.15. WithwhatproblemregardingthepearlisKinonowconfronted?Sincehehasdefiedthepearlbuyers,hehasnowaytosellthepearllocally.16. WhatdothelessfearfulneighborssayaboutKino sactionswiththepearlbuyers?Theysaid, Kinoisabraveman,andafierceman;heisright. Fromhiscouragewemayallprofit. TheyrealizethatKino sconfrontationwiththepearlbuyersmayleadtofairerdealingsinthefuture.17. Whosaid, Wedoknowthatwearecheatedfrombirthtotheoverchargeonourcoffins ? Whatdoeshemean?JuanTomassaiditbecausethepearlbuyerscheatedKino,andtheirpeoplehavebeencheatedforgenerations.18. WhydoesJuanTomasfearforKino?HesaysthatKinohasnotonlydefiedthepearlbuyers,butthewholestructureofhowKino speoplemaketheirliving. Hesays, Youhavedefiednotthepearlbuyers,butthewholestructure,thewholewayoflife,andIamafraidforyou. 19.


Whatdoeshemean?JuanTomassaiditbecausethepearlbuyerscheatedKino,andtheirpeoplehavebeencheatedforgenerations.18. WhydoesJuanTomasfearforKino?HesaysthatKinohasnotonlydefiedthepearlbuyers,butthewholestructureofhowKino speoplemaketheirliving. Hesays, Youhavedefiednotthepearlbuyers,butthewholestructure,thewholewayoflife,andIamafraidforyou. 19. Kinoisundertheimpressionthathisfriendswillprotecthimifnecessary,butwhatdoesJuanTomastellhim?HisfriendswillprotectKino onlysolongastheyarenotindangerordiscomfortfromit. 20. WhathappensduringthenightatKinoandJuana shut?MoreintrudersattackKino.21. WhatdoesJuanaaskKinoaftertheattackersaregone?Sheaskshim,again,todestroythepearlorthrowitbackintheseabeforeitdestroysthem. Chapter51. WhatisJuanadoingatthebeginningofthechapter? Whatissheplanningtodo?Atthebeginningthechapter,Juanaismovingaroundthehutandshemovesthefireplacestone wherethepearlishidden . Sheisplanningtothrowthepearlbackintothesea. 2. WhostopsJuanafromthrowingthepearl? How?Kinostopsherbywrenchingherarm,andstrikingherintheface. Aftershefalls,hekicksherintheside.3. WhatdoKino sactionsdemonstrateaboutwhatthepearlhasdonetohim?ThepearlhasbecomeeverythingtoKino hewouldmurderhiswiferatherthanlosethepearl.4. WhatanimalimageryisusedwhenKinoattacksJuana?Kinobareshisteethand, hissedatherlikeasnake. Juanastaresbackathim, likeasheepbeforethebutcher. 5. WhathappenstoKinoafterheattacksJuana? Why?Whenheiswalkingupthebeach,heistackledandsearchedbyattackers. Theyaretryingtofindthepearl.6.


WhathappenstoKinoafterheattacksJuana? Why?Whenheiswalkingupthebeach,heistackledandsearchedbyattackers. Theyaretryingtofindthepearl.6. WhenKinotoldJuana, Iamaman, whatdidthatmeantoher?Itmeantthathewashalfinsaneandhalfgod.7. WhenJuanawalksbackinthedarknessafterKinoattacksher,whatthingsdoesshefind?First,shefindsthepearlthatwasknockedfromKino shandwhenhewasattacked. Thensheseestwodarkfigureslyinginthepath. OnefigureisKino;theotherisanattackerwhomKinohaskilled.8. WhatdoesJuanaknowaftersheseesthatKinohaskilledaman?Sheknowsthattheiroldlifeisgoneforever.9. WhenKinostartstoregainhissensesaftertheattack,whatishisfirstconcern? Whatideadoesthisemphasize see 3 ? Hisfirstconcernisthathehaslostthepearl. Again,thepearlhasbecomeeverything Kinoisnotsoconcernedthathehascommittedmurder,asheisthathe slostthepearl.10. WhydoesKinostillthinkhecanreturntothevillageandretainhisoldlife? Canhe?Hethinkspeoplewillbelievethathestrucktosavehislife. Hecannotreturntohisoldlife it sgone. Juanaremindshimabouthowthepearlbuyerstreatedhimandhowsomeoftheneighborstreatedhimafterhisdefianceofthebuyers. Toomanypeopleareagainstthemnowbecauseofthepearl. 11. AfterKinodecidesthathewilltakehisfamilyandleave,whatdoeshediscover?Hediscoversthathiscanoehasbeenvandalized,andalargeholeisknockedintothebottom.12. WhenKinodiscovershisbrokencanoe,hethinks, Thiswasanevilbeyondthinking. Thekillingofamanwasnotsoevilasthekillingofaboat. Whydoeshebelievethis?Becauseaboatcannotprotectitself,andawoundedboatdoesnotheal.


AfterKinodecidesthathewilltakehisfamilyandleave,whatdoeshediscover?Hediscoversthathiscanoehasbeenvandalized,andalargeholeisknockedintothebottom.12. WhenKinodiscovershisbrokencanoe,hethinks, Thiswasanevilbeyondthinking. Thekillingofamanwasnotsoevilasthekillingofaboat. Whydoeshebelievethis?Becauseaboatcannotprotectitself,andawoundedboatdoesnotheal. Also,theboatisaman swayofmakingaliving,andwhenhisboatisdamaged,amanhasnotprotectionagainststarvation. Thebrokencanoealsodemonstratestheevilinman. ThemeninthevillageweresoenviousofKino,theycouldnolongerallowhimtohaveanormallifeamongthem.13. WhatthoughtneveroccurstoKinoafterhediscovershisbrokencanoe? Whatdoesthissayabouthim?ItneveroccurstoKinototakeanotherman scanoe. Hecannotconceiveoftreatinganothermantheywayhehasbeentreated. Thismaymeanthathestillhasashisbasichumanity. Hehasn tlosteverythingtothepearl yet .14. WhathappenstoKinoandJuana shutasthey repreparingtoleave?Theirhutisransackedandthensetonfire.15. AccordingtoJuana,whoisresponsiblefordestroyingtheirhut? Thedarkones. KinoandJuanadon tknowwhoisagainstthem theintrudersandattackerscouldbeanyone,buttheonethingKinoandJuanaknowaboutthemisthattheyareevilor dark. 16. TowhatdoesJuanTomasattributeKinoandJuana smisfortune?Heblamesthepearl. Hesays, thereisadevilinthispearl. Youshouldhavesolditandpassedonthedevil. Perhapsyoucanstillsellitandbuypeaceforyourself. 17. WhatrequestdoesKinomakeofhisbrother? DoesJuanTomasagree?KinoasksJuanTomastohidehisfamily,andJuanTomasagreestodoso.18.


Perhapsyoucanstillsellitandbuypeaceforyourself. 17. WhatrequestdoesKinomakeofhisbrother? DoesJuanTomasagree?KinoasksJuanTomastohidehisfamily,andJuanTomasagreestodoso.18. WhatpromisedoesKinomaketohisbrother?Kinosays, Iwillgotonightandthenyouwillbesafe. Kinodoesn twanttobeadangertohisbrotherorhisbrother sfamily.19. HowdoesJuanTomasaccountforthedisappearanceofKinoandhisfamily?Hetellspeopledifferentthings. TosomehesaysKinoandJuanahavegonesouthalongtheshoretoescapeevil. ToothershesaysKinomusthavegonebysea. TotheneighborshesaysthatifKinowenttothesea,hemusthavedrowned. HetellspeoplehiswifeisillwithgriefoverthelossofKinoandhisfamily.20. WhatdoesKinotellJuanTomasaboutthepearl?Kinotellshimhestillhasit,andhewillkeepit. Hesays, Imighthavegivenitasagift,butnowitismymisfortuneandmylifeandIwillkeepit. 21. Whycan tKinogiveupthepearl? Kino soriginalplanwhenhefoundthepearlwastoprovidemoreforhiswifeandson. Hewasunselfishinthisplan,andpossiblyhe sstillnotwillingtogivethatup. Atthispoint,however,he slostsomuchbecauseofthepearl,heisn twillingtogiveitup. Hefeelsthatitmustbeworthallthathe slost. Hesays, Thispearlhasbecomemysoul. IfIgiveitupIshalllosemysoul. Chapter61. WhatchangeoccursinKinoasheandJuanaareescaping?Somethingancientstirsinhim,andsomeanimalqualityabouthimmakeshimcautiousandwaryanddangerous.2. WhatmusicorsongdoesKinohearastheywalk?Themusicofthepearlintertwinedwiththequietmelodyofthefamily.3.


Hemustcarryouthisplanbeforethemoonrises,orthetrackerswillspothim.15. WhatformofprotectiondoesKinousetoambushthetrackersduringthenight?Heremoveshiswhiteclothingbecauseitwillshowupinthemoonlight. Hisownbrownskinisbetterprotectionforhiminthedarkness.16. WhatdrivesKinodowntowardhisenemy?TheSongoftheFamilybecomes asfierceandsharpandfelineasthesnarlofafemalepuma. Again,theauthorusestheanimalimagerytodescribeKino sfeelings.17. Whycan tKinocarryouthisplan?Themoonrises.18. Whatdothetrackershear? Whatdotheythinktheyhear?ThetrackershearCoyotitocrying. Theythinkitisacoyoteandherlitter.19. Whatdoesthetrackerdoaboutthesound? HowdoesKinoreact?Thetrackerdecidestoshootinthedirectionofthesound. Kinoleapsatthetrackerandstabshimintheneck,killinghim. Heusesthebuttoftherifletosmashtheheadofaseatedtracker,andshootsthethirdtrackerwhilehe stryingtoescape.20. WhatdoesKinohearafterhekillsthetrackers? Thekeening,moaning,risinghystericalcryfromthelittlecave thecryofdeath. 21. WhateventhappenedtoeveryoneinLaPaz?ThereturnofKino sfamilytothevillage22. WhatisJuanacarryingwhensheandKinowalkintothevillage?Shecarrieshershawllikeasackoverhershoulder. Initwasasmall,limpheavybundle,andtheshawliscrustedwithdriedblood. Thespecificcontentsoftheshawlarenotrevealedforanotherpageandahalf,butthebundleisthedeadbodyofCoyotito.23. TowheredoKinoandJuanawalk?Theywalktotheshore,totheedgeoftheGulf.24.


CharacterslikethedoctorandthepriestbehavedifferentlytowardKino sfamilybecauseoftheiravariceforthepearl. Ofcourse,Kinoisthegreediestofall,whenheultimatelyforsakeshisfamilyinordertoprotecthispreciouspearl. Third,thepearlrepresentsevil. WhenitcausesKinotomurderfourmen,itcausesthelossofmoralityinKino. CharacterListKino - Theprotagonistofthenovella. Kinoisadignified,hardworking,impoverishednativewhoworksasapearldiver. Heisasimplemanwholivesinabrushhousewithhiswife,Juana,andtheirinfantson,Coyotito,bothofwhomhelovesverymuch. AfterKinofindsagreatpearl,hebecomesincreasinglyambitiousanddesperateinhismissiontobreakfreeoftheoppressionofhiscolonialsociety. Ultimately,Kino smaterialambitiondriveshimtoastateofanimalisticviolence,andhislifeisreducedtoabasicfightforsurvival..Juana - Kino syoungwife. Afterherprayersforgoodfortuneintheformofagiantpearlareanswered,Juanaslowlybecomesconvincedthatthepearlisinfactanagentofevil. Juanapossessesasimplefaithindivinepowers,butshealsothinksforherself. Unfortunatelyforherandherchild,Coyotito,shesubjectsherdesirestothoseofherdominanthusbandandallowsKinotoholdontothepearl. Coyotito - KinoandJuana sonlyson,whoisstungbyascorpionwhilerestinginahammockonemorning. BecauseCoyotitoisaninfant,heishelplesstoimprovehissituationandthusatthemercyofthosewhoprovideforhim. KinoandJuana seffortstosavehimbyfindingabigpearlwithwhichtheycanpayadoctorprovetodomoreharmthangood. JuanTom s - Kino solderbrother. Deeplyloyaltohisfamily,JuanTom ssupportsKinoinallofhisendeavorsbutwarnshimofthedangersinvolvedinpossessingsuchavaluablepearl. HeissympathetictoKinoandJuana,however,puttingthemupwhentheyneedtohideandtellingnooneoftheirwhereabouts. Apolonia - JuanTom s swifeandthemotheroffourchildren. Likeherhusband,ApoloniaissympathetictoKinoandJuana splight,andsheagreestogivethemshelterintheirtimeofneed. Thedoctor - Asmall-timecolonialwhodreamsofreturningtoabourgeoisEuropeanlifestyle. ThedoctorinitiallyrefusestotreatCoyotitobutchangeshismindafterlearningthatKinohasfoundagreatpearl. Herepresentsthearrogance,condescension,andgreedattheheartofcolonialsociety. Thepriest - Thelocalvillagepriestostensiblyrepresentsmoralvirtueandgoodness,butheisjustasinterestedinexploitingKino swealthaseveryoneelse,hopingthathecanfindawaytopersuadeKinotogivehimsomeofthemoneyhewillmakefromthepearl. Thedealers - Theextremelywell-organizedandcorruptpearldealersinLaPazsystematicallycheatandexploittheIndianpearldiverswhosellthemtheirgoods. TheydesperatelylongtocheatKinooutofhispearl. Thetrackers - ThegroupofviolentandcorruptmenthatfollowsKinoandJuanawhentheyleavethevillage,hopingtowaylayKinoandstealhispearl.


CRE NOTES CLASS 4 COMPLETE JESUS AND CREATION THE EFFECTS OF WEATHER AND WATER Genesis 7:11-24, numbers 20:2-6, psalms 104:10-14. 1. Weather is the day to day change in the atmosphere. 2. There are good effects of weather and bad effect. 3. Good effects a. It helps crops to grow b. It helps to water land and prevent dust. C. It provides water for cooking, washing and drinking. D. Sun dries our grains, wind helps winnowing 4. Bad effects of weather a. Flood destroys plants and crops b. Wind can destroy the roofs, draught dries crops. 5. During the time of Noah, it rained for 40 days and 40 nights. Questions 1. Name the three sons of Noah , , and . 2. Noah build the . 3. Noah was years when he started building the ark. 4. Write down three bd effects of weatherwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke i. ii. Iii. 5. Write down 3 good effects of weather i. ii. Iii. The Miracles Of Jesus Christ The feeding of 5000 people John 6:1-13 1. Jesus fed 5000 men with two fish and 5 loaves of bread. 2. After eating 12 baskets were left. 3. The food belonged to a small boy. 4. Jesus asked Philip where they will buy bread. 5. Andrew said that there was a boy with 5 loaves and 2 fish. 6. These miracles shows that Jesus cares for our spiritual and physical needs. 7. Jesus has the power over nature. The Raising Of Lazarus John 38:44 1. Lazarus lived in Bethany. 2. Lazarus had two sisters Mary and Martha. 3. Lazarus died and was buried 4 days. 4. Jesus raised Lazarus 5. Christians should have hope of life after death. The Miraculous Catch of Fish Luke 5:3-11 1. Simon peter and Andrew had gone fishing in the lake of Galilee. 2. Jesus asked them to throw their nest into water.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. Simon Peter believed and trusted God. 4.


Jesus asked them to throw their nest into water.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. Simon Peter believed and trusted God. 4. They managed to catch 153 fish. 5. The disciples were amazed at the miraculous catch of fish. 6. Jesus showed that he had power over nature. Quiz 1. Jesus fed people with loaves of bread and fish. 2. Baskets remained. 3. The food belonged to a 4. And were the sisters of Lazarus 5. Lazarus and his sisters lived in 6. Lazarus was dead for days. 7. In the miraculous catch of fish, how many fish were caught? The Calming Of The Storm Luke 8:22-25 1. Jesus and his disciples were crossing the lake in a boat. 2. A great storm suddenly appeared. 3. The disciples were terrified and woke Jesus up. 4. Jesus Christ ordered the wind and the storm to calm down. 5. Jesus asked the disciple why they did not have faith. 6. The disciples were amazed. 7. This shows that Jesus has power over nature. Walking On Water John 6:16-21 www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 1. Jesus and his disciple were on a boat going to Capernaum. 2. Jesus failed to turn up, the disciples decided go to Capernaum 3. As they were sailing they saw Jesus walking on water. 4. They thought it was a ghost. 5. Jesus told them not to be a afraid 6. Jesus got in the and they sailed on. 7. This shows that Jesus has power over nature. The response to the power of Jesus Christ. 1. God created everything through Jesus Christ. 2. Jesus has power over all that God created. 3. We should respond to the power of Jesus Christ by:- a. Reading the bible b. Obeying God s commandment. C. Trusting and believing God s word. D. Showing love to God and others. E. Helping the needy. F. Living in peace with neighbours. G. Taking care of God s creation Quiz 1. And were the sons of Zebedee 2. By raising Lazarus, Jesus showed that he had power over 3. By calming the storm, Jesus showed that he had power over 4.


And were the sons of Zebedee 2. By raising Lazarus, Jesus showed that he had power over 3. By calming the storm, Jesus showed that he had power over 4. By feeding the 5000 people, Jeus showed he had power over .www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Jesus Christ Our Leader 1 Timothy 3:1-7 1. Qualities of a good leader a. Hones b. Without fault c. Orderly and sober d. Trustworthy e. Self control f. Able to manage family. G. Hospitable to strangers. H. Be a husband of one wife. I. Not greedy. J. Not a drunkard or violent k. Able to teach l. Mature in faith. M. Above reproach. Jesus Christ As An Example Of A Good Leader John 7:17, Matthew 3:13-17 1. Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. 2. He was baptized in river 3. Jesus accepted to be baptized as a sign of obeying the will of God his father. 4. When Jesus was baptized the holy spirit of God came in form of a dove. 5. A voice was heard from heaven saying this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased 6. Jesus did everything to glorify God. Quiz 1. Name 5 qualities of a good leader.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. b. c. d. e. 2. Jesus was baptized by 3. He was baptized in river? 4. The Holy Spirit came in a form of? 5. The voice that was heard was from? Jesus Christ Cleansing The Temple Mark 11:15-18 1. Jesus went to the temple in 2. Jesus was unhappy with those were selling 3. Jesus used his authority to drive out people who were selling and buying in the temple. 4. He said that the temple is a house of prayer. Forgiving sins Luke 5:17-25 1. Jesus was teaching people in a house. 2. A paralyzed man was brought through the roof. 3. Jesus healed him by forgiving his sin. 4. The Pharisees were not happy that Jesus could forgive sins. 5. Jesus used His power to forgive sins and heal the sick man.


F. Mobilize people to donate funds to pay hospital bills for the sick. G. Offer guidance and counseling to the church youth. Quiz 1. Jesus Christ used and to feed 4000 people. 2. How many baskets were collected after feeding the 4000 people? 3. Write things that show Christ was a responsible leader. Following Jesus Christ Mark 9:14-29, 1 Timothy 4:18 - Following Christ is not always easy. -. Some of the difficulties in following Christ include:- a. People being cruel to them b. Lack of to do their work.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke c. Lack of shelter. D. Lack of food and clothing e. Lack of transport. F. Fear and lack of faith. -. The bible teaches us that a. We should follow Christ out of love and not out of fear. B. Fear makes it difficult for us to follow Christ. C. Christian s should pray for enough faith to follow Christ. Quiz 1. A boy brought to Christ by his father had and spirit. 2. Write two reasons why disciples were unable to heal the boy a. b. 3. The bible teaches us that there is no in . 4. Perfect drives out all 5. Makes it difficult for the followers of Christ to do their work. 6. We should follow Christ out of and not Revision exercise pg 48-49 Primary CRE book 4.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke UNIT 4 FOLLOWING JESUS CHRIST OUR LEADER. How Good Leader Leads Us. 1. A good leader is the one who guides people, serves them well and sets a good example. 2. A good leader should desire to do excellent work 3. Good leaders should:- a. Perfect in all things b. Sober and self-controlled. C. A husband of one wife. D. Gentle and peaceful. E. Hospitablewww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke f. Mature in faith g. Respected by people in the community 4. A good leader is not a boss but a servant of the people. Memory verse 1 timothy 3:1 This is a true saying; if a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work. Quiz 1. Name 3 qualities of a good leader.


Memory verse 1 timothy 3:1 This is a true saying; if a man is eager to be a church leader, he desires an excellent work. Quiz 1. Name 3 qualities of a good leader. 2. Name 2 leaders in a church. 3. In which book do we find the qualities of a good leader? 4. Jesus had followers. 5. Name 3 things that a church leader should not do. Service 1. Service is help or assistance we give to others. 2. When we work at home, school or in the community we serve other. A. Service at home - Service at home involves serving our parents, brothers, sisters and all the other member of our family. -. We can give service at home by a. Fetching water b. Washing clothe c. Looking after animals d. e. f. www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke b. Service in the community - a community is a group of people living together. -. We can offer our services to the community by: a. Planting trees. B. Helping the needy. C. Taking part in cleaning the shopping centre d. e. f. c. Service in the church - We can serve in the church by :- a. Collecting offering b. Ushering people in the church. C. Singing in the church choir d. Leading people in prayers. E. f. g. - Samuel served God in the at . Quiz 1. A place where we get education is called a 2. Give 3 ways in which pupils can serve at school 3. How many wives should a church leader have?www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 4. What is service? 5. And were parents of Samuel. Jesus Christ: washing the disciples feet 1. Jesus Christ as a good leader served people. 2. He served them by:- a. Praying for them b. Forgiving sins c. Healing the sick d. Feeding the crowds. 3. Jesus washed his disciple s feet to show service. 4. This was a sign of humility. 5. He told them to do to others what he had done for them. 6. Jesus Christ wants us to serve one another. 7. He set a good example for all the leaders to follow. Quiz 1. Name 2 in which Jesus served people. 2.


Quiz 1. Name 2 in which Jesus served people. 2. Washing of the disciples feet shows 3. Had first refused to be washed by Jesus. 4. Name three things Jesus used to wash his disciple feet. 5. Was the most beloved disciple of Jesus. Jesus Christ Teaching His Disciples 1. Jesus taught his disciple using short stories called parables. 2. He serviced his disciples by teaching them. 3. In Luke 8:18-22 Jesus taught:www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. Whoever has something will be given more b. He taught them the importance of listening attentively to the word of God. C.Taught them to obey the word of God. D. Taught them we should care for our spiritual life as we care for our physical life.e. Taught that we should show genuine love for Jesus. F. Taught that when serving God we should be ready to suffer. Quiz 1. Jesus called Peter times. 2. Jesus called Peter son of 3. According to Luke 11:38-41 who invited Jesus to his home? 4. Christian suffering bring to God. 5. Was the first Christian martyr. Jesus Healing the Centurion Servant 1. The roman officer or the centurion met Jesus at Capernaum. 2. A centurion is a roman officer in charge of a hundred soldiers. 3. He begged Jesus to heal his servant. 4. He told Jesus to give and his servant will be well. 5. Jesus was amazed by the centurion faith. 6. He said that he had never seen such faith in Israel. 7. Jesus served the sick servant by healing him. 8. The centurion served his servant by asking Jesus on his behalf. Quiz 1. Who begged Jesus to heal his servant . 2. The roman officer had that Jesus would heal his servant.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. The centurion was a leader of soldiers. 4. The roman officer met Jesus at 5. For us to be healed we should have in God. Choosing To Belong Making our choices as Christians 1. As Christians we can choose to obey or disobey. 2. God made Adam and Eve and put them in the Garden of Eden. 3. He allowed them to eat from all trees apart from the one in the middle. 4.


3. He allowed them to eat from all trees apart from the one in the middle. 4. It was the tree of knowledge. 5. God gave them freedom to choose to obey or disobey. 6. They disobeyed when they listened to the serpent and ate the forbidden fruit. 7. They were punished by God. 8. Adam and Eve made a wrong choice. Quiz 1. And were the first parents. 2. They lived in the Garden of . 3. Satan appeared to Eve in form of a 4. From punishment of Adam and Eve Christians learn to a. Hide when naked b. Obey Gods commands c. Avoid talking to strangers d. Avoid snakes. 5. Adam and Eve had 3 sons namely:- a. www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke b. c. Choice made by Abraham 1. Abraham was the son of Terah. 2. Abraham was called by God when he was 75 yrs old. 3. Abraham wife was called Sarah. 4. Abraham got his son when he was 100yrs old and Sarah was 90 yrs. 5. Their son was called Isaac. 6. Isaac means laughter. 7. God asked Abraham to sacrifice his only son on Mt. Moriah 8. As Abraham was about to sacrifice his son, God provided a ram. 9. Abraham made a choice to trust and obey God. 10. Isaac made a choice to obey his father. 11. They made a good choice. Quiz. 1. Sarah servant was called? 2. The promised son of Abraham was 3. Isaac means 4. Abraham was to sacrifice his son on mt. 5. Instead of Isaac God provided a for sacrifice a. Goat b. Bull c. Ramwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke d. Sheep Choice Made By Moses 1. Moses s was the son of Amram and Jochebed. 2. He was a brother to Mirriam and Aaron. 3. Moses means drawn from water 4. His wife was Zipporah the daughter of Jethro. 5. Moses killed an Egyptina and run away to midian 6. He was called by God when he was looking after Jethro sheep near Mt. Sinai 7. God told Moses his name is I AM. 8.


Sinai 7. God told Moses his name is I AM. 8. God sent Moses to Egypt to deliver the children of Israelites. 9. God told Moses to go with his brother Aaron. 10. Moses and Aaron obeyed God and made a good choice Quiz 1. And were the parents of moses. 2. Moses means 3. Moses had two sons and . 4. Moses run away and went to 5. Saw a buring bush. 6. The call of moes in the bible is recorded in the book of Choice Made By Ruth 1. Naomi and her husband Elimelech lived in Bethlehem Judah 2. They had two sons mahlon and Chillion. 3. The family moved from Bethlehem to Moab because there was a famine.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 4. In moab, their sons married two Moabite women orpha and Ruth. A. Ruth was the wife of mahlon b. Orpha was the wife of chillion. 5. Later the son and father died 6. Naomi was left with her daughters in-law. 7. Naomi chose to go back to Bethlehem. 8. Orpha chose to go back to her people. 9. Ruth chose t follow Naomi. 10. Ruth made the correct choice. Quiz 1. An were Naomi s daughters in-law. 2. And were the sons of Naomi. 3. Was the wife of elimelech. 4. This family was refugee in the land of 5. Between Ruth and Orpha who was royal to Naomi? Choices made by Solomon 1. Solomon was the son of David and Bathsheba. 2. He was the 3rd king of Israel. 3. God appeared to him in a dream while at Gibeon 4. Solomon asked God for wisdom to :- a. Rule God s people with justice. B. To know the difference between good and bad. 5. He made a very good choice. 6. God gave him wisdom, understanding , wealth, honor and a long life.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 7. As Christians we should serve God by serving other people. Quiz 1. Was the w ise king. 2. And were the parents odf Solomon 3. Built a temple for God. 4.


And were the parents odf Solomon 3. Built a temple for God. 4. After giving Solomon wisdom God also added him a. b. c. Choices Made By Levi 1. Levi was a tax collector. 2. He was also called Matthew. 3. The tax-collectors were dishonest people. 4. Jesus asked Levi to follow him. 5. Levi left everything and followed Jesus. 6. Levi made a good choice by following Jesus. 7. He was one of the disciples of Jesus. Quiz 1. Who among the disciples of Jesus was a tax collector? 2. Another name for Mathew is? 3. Is the first book of the gospel. Choices made by Ananias and sapphire 1. The early church lived together nad shared what they had.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 2. They would sell their properties and bring money to the apostles. 3. Ananias and sapphire sold a land that belonged to them. 4. They did not give the whole amount of money to peter. 5. They lied to the holy spirit. 6. They died the same day because of cheating the holy spirit. 7. They made a wrong choice. 8. Selfishness and greed cause people to make the wrong choices. Quiz 1. And - cheated the Holy spirit. 2. The story of Ananias and sapphire is found in the book of . 3. Ananias and sapphire took the money to apostle 4. And made a wrong choice. Choices Made By Jesus during The Temptation 1. Jesus was baptized by John in RIVER Jordan 2. After baptism he was filled by the holy spirit and he went to pray. 3. Jesus prayed and fated for 40 days. 4. Satan tempted Jesus three times. He told Jesus to:- a. Turn stones into bread. B. Worship him. C. To throw himself down. 5. Jesus chose to reject the temptation of food, powere and fame. 6. The holy spirit gave him power to overcome the temptations. 7. We should also seek the help of the holy spirit and the word of God to be able to overcome the temptation.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Choosing To Belong To the Family Of Jesus Christ. 1. The first family was started by God. 2.


1. The first family was started by God. 2. It had Adam and Eve and their sons Cain.,. Abel and Seth. 3. The church is the family of Jesus Christ. 4. The family of Jesus Christ consist of those who believe and are baptized. 5. Children should obey their parents. 6. Parents should teach their children good Christian behaviors. 7. Servant should respect and obey their master. Quiz 1. Tempted Jesus. 2. Jesus fasted for days. 3. Which was the second temptation 4. Children obey your parent this is a commandment with a Christians communities in Kenya - Some Christians communities in Kenya - What re Christian communities. 1. A Christian community is a group of people who believe that Jesus Christ is their lord and savior. 2. The first believers were called Christians at a place called Antioch. 3. Christians worship in church 4. Examples of Christian communities in Kenya a. The roman Catholics b. Pentecostal assemblies of God PAG c. The seventh day Adventist SDDA www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke d. The Methodist church e. African inland church AIC f. Presbyterian church of east Africa PCEA g. The Pentecostal evangelistic fellowship of Africa PEFA h. Full gospels churches of Kenya FGCK i. The Lutheran church j. The Salvation Army. 5. Some of the Christian communities were started by the missionaries. 6. The church at Antioch had some leaders who were prophets and teachers. 7. Some of them were a. Barabbas b. Simon called black c. Lucias from Cyrene. D. Manach who was brought up with Herod Antipas. E. Saul 8. Paul guided by the holy spirit strengthened the Christian believers in a. Antioch b. Caesarea c. Galatia d. Phrygia. Quiz 1. Name five Christian communities in Kenya 2. He preached the gospel to Antioch and Galatia churches and converted many to Jesus. Whowww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke was he? 3. The first Christian community was found at a place called? 4. Who among the following was not a teacher or a prophet in the first Christian community? A. Manaen b.


Who among the following was not a teacher or a prophet in the first Christian community? A. Manaen b. Lucias c. Barnabas d. Zaccheus The work of the Christian communities 1. Christian communities in Kenya are involved in many activities 2. They share the love of Jesus Christ by a. They build schools, churches, hospitals, homes for the aged and orphans and disabled. B. They visit and comfort the sick and those with HIV AIDS They preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. They visit prisoners. 3. Jesus taught his disciples that they should:- a. Feed the hungry b. Give a drink to the thirsty c. Clothe the naked. D. Welcome strangers. E. Visit the sick 4. Jesus taught that those who do good work will inherit the kingdom of God. Quiz 1. Name for activities carried out by the Christian communitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. b. c. d. 2. Jesus said I was and you did not give me food 3. I was thirsty and you did not give me The Early Church 1. Jesus was taken up to heaven Mt. Olives IN Bethany. 2. He promised his disciples a helper who was the holy spirit. 3. The disciple received the holy spirit on the day of Pentecost. 4. Peter preached and 3000 people became Christians. 5. The early church began in Jerusalem after the disciple received the holy spirit. 6. The believers lived together as a family. They also :- a. Prayed and worshiped together. B. Read the word of God together. C. Shared meals together. D. Sold what they had and shared the money according to their needs. 7. The number of Christians increased every day 8. Prophet Agabus predicted about a serious famine that would affect the whole world 9. We should follow the example of Jesus Christ by sharing what we have. Quiz 1. Jesus was taken up to heaven on Mt. 2. Name for activities that the early church did together.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. The disciple received the holy spirirt on the day of 4. Prophet predicted about a serious famine that would affect the whole word. The Christian Sacred Places. 1. A sacred place is a holy place 2. A church is a community of believers 3.


1. A sacred place is a holy place 2. A church is a community of believers 3. There are different sacred places for different religious traditions for example :- a. Christian church b. Muslim- mosque c. Hindu temple d. Jews synagogue temple 4. Jesus was angry with the people who were selling and buying in the temple. 5. He was angry that the people did not respect the house of God. 6. He taught the people that the temple is a place of prayer for all nations. The church 1. A church is a community of believers. 2. Christians meet and worship in a church. 3. Worship can be led by a pastor or a priest 4. Christian use different names to describe a church - A chapel - Cathedral - School halls, cinema halls, open air and stadiums. 5. Christians sacred places should be approached I honor and respect. 6. In Traditional African Communities prayers were held at:- a. Under trees b. In caveswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke c. Facing the son d. Facing the mountain. 7. We should respect the house of God. Quiz 1. A is a community of believers. 2. Name three places that Christians worship God. 3. In African traditional society, prayers were done in places like? A. b. c. d. 4. A is found in school and colleges a. Cave b. Church c. Chapel d. SDA Sharing and voluntary services THE MEANING OF SHARING OF WORK 1. Work is nay task that requires mental or physical efforts to do. 2. Sharing work means dividing task according to ability. 3. Work should be shared at home, school, church and in the community. 4. Sharing work is important because:- a. It makes work easywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke b. It makes work enjoyable c. It is less tiring. D. Work is done in a short time e. It promotes unity. 5. When sharing work we should consider factors like:- a. Experience b. Age c. Ability d. Interest e. Availability of time. F. Work rate. 6. Hannah and elkanah shared work by visiting Samuel. 7. Jesus shared work with his disciples. 8. We should desire to work with others. Quiz 1.


8. We should desire to work with others. Quiz 1. List three disadvantage of sharing work 2. When sharing work we should consider factors like? A. b. c. Sharing work in the traditional African communitywww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 1. In traditional African community, work was done to provide the basic family needs. 2. In Tradition African Community everybody is expected. 3. Work in traditional African community was shared according to :- A. Age B. Talents C. Status of the family D. Gender E. Ability 4. Women shared domestic work like cooking, fetching water, firewood and looking after the young ones. 5. Men were hunting, looking after cattle and digging. 6. Children helped in grazing and looking after small ones. 7. Those who were lazy were mocked through songs and riddles. 8. The bible teaches us to carry one another s burden Quiz 1. Outline the work that was done by men in traditional African society. A. b. c. 2. Women were supposed to a. b. c. 3. Children helped looking afar .www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Benefits of sharing work 1. Benefits of sharing work are - It creates the spirit of teamwork - It creates peace, love and unity among people. -. It brings joy and happiness. -. It brings understating among workers. -. It makes work easier - Work is completed faster. -. It brings unity Acts 4:32-37. Quiz 1. List down 4 characteristics of early believers according to acts 4:32-37. Serving Others Deuteronomy 24:19-21, Luke 10:29-37 - Serving others means doing something for the good of others. -. It also means helping others without expecting to be paid back. -. We serve others by :- a. Caring for the needy. B. Visiting homes for orphans c. Teaching others how to read and write. D. Cleaning the church. E. Helping in chores, f. Donating food and clothing for the needy. G. Praying for the needs of other people. Quizwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 1. The Jew in the good Samaritan parable was traveling from to . 2. Samaritans and Jews were 3.


The Jew in the good Samaritan parable was traveling from to . 2. Samaritans and Jews were 3. Name two people who walked by and never helped the Jew 4. Who is a good neighbor? Exploitation of children through work 1. Exploitation is when children are treated unfairly. 2. Exploitation is also called child labour. 3. Exploiting children is against the children rights. 4. Children are exploited in the following ways - Carrying heavy loads. -. Being employed at a young age. -. Hawking - Being beach boys. -. Employed to pick tealeaves and coffee. -. Employed as house helps. 5. All children have right to :- - To be educated. -. To be loved. -. To be cared for. -. To life - Good health care - Be protected from exploitation. Quizwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 1. List for problems of exploiting children 2. We should take care of the helpless such as a. b. c. d. e. Types Of Voluntary Services Mathew 9:35-38, Acts 4:32-37 1. Voluntary service is work done freely and willingly. 2. Voluntary services include i. Collecting litter in the estate. Ii. Tree planting. Iii. Visiting children s home. Iv. Cleaning drainage systems. V. Picking litter in the school compound. Vi. Cooking for the elderly people. Vii. Helping at social functions such as weddings and funerals. 3. Jesus Christ offered voluntary services such as a. . B. . C. d. 4. The early Christians offered voluntary services such aswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. .b. .c. .d. . Peace John 14:27 1. Peace refers to the harmony between people. 2. Is a situation where there is no war or disagreement 3. When there is no peace people a. b. c. 4. It is important for people to live in with one another. 5. We should be at with God, others and 6. Jesus Christ came to make peace between and 7. List sown six benefits of peace. The Expression Of Peace In Traditional African Communities. John 14:27 1. Peace was highly appreciated in the African traditional society. 2.


John 14:27 1. Peace was highly appreciated in the African traditional society. 2. In the absence of peace people fight and quarrel. 3. Ways of expressing peace in traditional African societies :- A. Pouring libation B. Shaking hands C. Sharing a meal D. Offering sacrificeswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke E. Naming schildren after ancestors. F. Using elders in solving quarrels. G. Holding meetings after a conflict. Teachings of Jesus Christ On Peace John 14:1-3, 20:19 - When we quarrel or fight we should make peace. -. Jesus teaches us not to be worried, upset or afraid. -. We should believe in God and in Jesus Christ. -. Jesus is the source of peace. -. He is the prince of peace. -. The Holy Spirit gives us power to overcome fear. Quiz 1. Jesus taught his disciple not to be a. b. c. 2. Fear takes away 3. In john 20:19 why were disciples behind locked doors? Being At Peace With God Psalms 29:11, Romans 5:1, Colossians 1:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:16 - We should desire to be at peace with God. -. We experience peace in God when we believe in him. -. We have peace with God through - God brought peace in the world through the death of www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - Psalms 29:1, God is the source of and people with - List down 6 ways of being at peace with God. Being At Peace With Oneself Luke 18:9-13 1. We feel guilty when we wrong others 2. We are ot at peace when we wrong others. 3. We should promote peace within ourselves by:- a. Accepting we are sinners. B. Ask God for forgiveness. C. Being humble d. Believing in ourselves. E. Being prayerful. 4. We should not be boastful or proud. 5. In Luke 18:9-13 humbled himself before God and prayed for his sins to be forgiven 6. Was praising himself before God. Being At Peace with Others.


B.c.d. The Promise Of The Prince Of Peace Isaiah 7:14, 9:6, Micah 5:2, Mathew 1:18-23, 2:1-11, john 14:27 1.God promised through prophet Isaiah and Micah messiah would be born 2.Isaiah promised that messiah would be born of a woman.3.Prophet Isaiah promised that messiah would be called Immanuel 4.Immanuel means 5.According to Isaiah 9:6 he would be a.The wonderful counselor.b. Mighty God c.Prince of peace 6.Prophet promised messiah would be born in Bethlehem 7.According to Micah, messiah would also be .Micah 5:2www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Quiz 1.Messiah means 2.Prophet Micah said Jesus would be born in the town of 3.prophesied about the birth of prince of peace.4.announced about the birth of Jesus. The Birth of The Prince Of Peace Luke 2:1-14 1.Jesus was born at the time of emperor 2.Jesus was born In the town of 3.Joseph and Mary had gone to be in Bethlehem.4.Baby Jesus was laid in a because there was no room.5.told shepherds the good news of the birth of Jesus.6.A great army of appeared singing praise to God.7.were the first people to visit baby Jesus.8.was the home town of Jesus Christ.9.Mary concaved a child through the power of the 10.was a relative of Mary and was six months pregnant.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke.


CRE NOTES UNIT 1 GOD GIVEN TALENTS ABILITIES AND THEIR USES 1. MEANING OF TALENTS pg 1,2,3- pre CRE 6 and quick reading pg 1 Talents i. They are special gift that God has given us. Ii. Physical talents include athletics, singing, and football e.t.c. Iii. Mental talents are expressed through knowledge of subjects e.g. mathematics, English e.t.c iv. Each person has been given different talents of God v. We should use our talents to serve God and others. Vi. We should appreciate our God given talents. 1 Samuel 16:14-23 a. The spirit of God left Saul and evil spirits tormented him b. Kings servants asked him to look for someone who would soothe the spirits c. David son of Jesse was indentified because he was a talented Harp player d. David was also talented as a good speaker, soldier and a shepherd. E. Whenever King Saul was tormented by evil spirits David played harp and the evil spirits left Saul. F. David served king Saul and was even chosen to be carrying kings Saul s weapons. Nb:- 1. King David killed goliath 2. King David captured Jerusalem city from Jebusites. CLASS 7 COMPLETE www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3. King David made Jerusalem capital city of Israel. 4. King David brought the Ark of Covenant to Jerusalem. 5. King David married King Saul s daughter. 6. King David defeated most of Israelites enemies. 7. King David was promised an everlasting kingdom and King; also called man after God s own heart 8. King David desired Uriah s wife 9. King David planned uriah s death and took his wife 10. Prophet Nathan warned him against his sin and building Jerusalem temple. 2. Uses of talents at home, school and free time a. At home i. Helping our parents with work e.g washing utensils, cooking, digging ii. Knitting and sewing iii. Operating machine iv. V. vi. Let pupils fill the gaps Mathew 25:14-30 - Jesus compared the kingdom of God with the parable of 3 servants - A master shared his part of property with 3 servants. -. He gave each according to ability.


Vi. Let pupils fill the gaps Mathew 25:14-30 - Jesus compared the kingdom of God with the parable of 3 servants - A master shared his part of property with 3 servants. -. He gave each according to ability. 1st was given , the 2nd was givenwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke and the 3rd was given silver coins. -. The servants used the talents in different ways and the first two got profit. -. Third servant did not use his talents to make profit but hid it. How was he punished ? -. God will reward us if we use our talents to serve Him. B. At school i. Playing games ii. Clubs and societies. Iii. Studying iv. V. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 - Different kinds of gifts but given by same spirit - Gifts of Holy Spirit:- - - - - - - - - - There are different ways of serving but the same Lord is served - There are different abilities but the same Lord gives them. -. Should use our talents in school to glorify God and benefit of others. C. Free time leisure time www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - Visiting the sick - Visiting the aged - Visiting orphanages. -. Participating in voluntary work 1 Peter 4:10-11 - We should use our gifts for the good of others - However preaches must preach God s message - Whoever serves must serve with God s strength for His Glory. Nb: a. We should be good managers of our talents b. We should use our talents for the good of others. Questions 1. God rejected Saul to lead Israelites as their king because? 2. When evil spirits tormented king , would sooth the evil spirits by 3. In the parable of the three servants, why did the mater punish the 3rd servant? 4. State 5 parables Jesus used in His Ministry 5. Prophet tore his robe into 12 pieces and gave 10 pieces to and the rest two were to be given to 1 kings 11:26-40 3.


4. State 5 parables Jesus used in His Ministry 5. Prophet tore his robe into 12 pieces and gave 10 pieces to and the rest two were to be given to 1 kings 11:26-40 3. The meaning of abilities - An ability is the power to use a certain skill or power to do something - Ability can be learnt in school or from other people Examples of abilities Painting, weaving, embroidery, Exodus 35:31-35www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. Bazalel son of Uri and Ohalib son of Ahisamach were given by God various artistic skills. B. God gave Bazalel abilities to - Weave - Embroidery - Curve craftsman - Work with gold, silver - Carpentry c. Abilities are God given for well-being of ourselves. And others. 4. Improving our abilities at school - A school consists of members from different families and backgrounds - We all have different abilities - We should always pray for God s wisdom on how to improve abilities. -. We should seek advice on how to improve our abilities. -. We should always practice using abilities to help others in school - We should work harder and smarter, listen to instructions given and share with others. 1 Corinthians 12:4-10 The gifts of the Holy Spirit include i. ii. Iii. Iv. V. vi. Vii. Viii. Www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke ix. 5. Improving our abilities at work By:- i. Assisting fellow workmates ii. Asking assistance iii. Asking for God s help iv. Being responsible v. Being committed vi. Being honest John 13:12-15 - Jesus demonstrated service by washing his disciples feet - Jesus set a good example of humility in our services Exodus 36:1-2 - Moses called Bazalel and Oholiab and all skilled men. -. These men worked together and build the sacred tent each working according to God given ability. -. Therefore, we should be willing to improve our abilities at work. 6. The work of Christians and God 1. Christian work in the community is aimed at building the kingdom of God. 2. We co-operate with God when we use abilities well 3. Christians work includes: i. Preaching the good news ii. Helping the needy iii.


Christians work includes: i. Preaching the good news ii. Helping the needy iii. Building schools, hospitals, special homes e.t.cwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke iv. Caring for environment v. Improving abilities. Vi. Pleasing God in their life. Exodus 6:28-30 - God appointed Moses and sent Him as his spokesman to Pharaoh in Egypt. 2 Kings 5:2-4 - The little Israelite girl worked for Naaman s wife. -. She was concerned and wanted Namaan healed - She informed Namaan s wife about prophet Elisha who later healed Namaan s leprosy. Jeremiah 1:4-8 - God chose Jeremiah to be a prophet in his mother s womb - Jeremiah complained he was young and knew nothing. -. God touched Jeremiah lips with his finger and put his message in him. Nb: both Moses and Jeremiah were reluctant when God sent them but only agreed when God gave them assurance of being with them. Acts 18:24-28 - Apollos was eloquent speaker - Worked for God at Ephesus - Priscilla and Aquila worked for God by explaining to Apollos about Jesus. -. Apollos became a great help to all believers - Christians should tirelessly work for God. 7. Values acquired in education As we use our talents and abilities in school we acquire:- i. Teamwork ii. Co-operationwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke iii. Obedience iv. Wisdom and insight v. Patience vi. Tolerance vii. Diligence viii. Respect ix. Honesty x. Leadership xi. Understanding xii. Faithfulness xiii. Knowledge 2 Timothy1:6 - We should keep alive the gift God has given us. 2 Timothy 2:5-6 - We should obey laid rules in order to please God Proverbs 2:1-4 - We are advised to learn, not forget, listen to wisdom, beg for knowledge, plead for insight and look for wisdom a hidden treasure Questions 1. Apart from playing harp David was also good in , and 2. Moses called , and to build the sacred tent. 3. Who was Moses spokesman in Egypt? 4. The Hebrews settled in a place called in Egypt. 5.


Change with circumstances and influenced by one s position in the society. 5. They are eternal. Beatitudes God s blessings Mathew 5:1-11 BeatitudeRewardHappy are those who know they are spiritually poor God will comfort themHappy are the humble meek God will satisfy them fullyHappy are the merciful They will see GodHappy are the peace makers The kingdom of God belongs to themHappy are those persecuted for Christ s www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke sake 3. Christian values from the sermon on the mountain. I. Poverty ii. Mercy iii. Charity iv. Humility v. Purity vi. Discernment vii. Judgment forgiveness and reconciliation viii. Peace and contentment ix. Prayer and fasting x. True riches xi. Integrity 1 Poverty Mathew 5:3 - Spiritual poverty means seeking and trusting God. -. This is total dependence on God - When we help the needy we should not make a show of it mt 6:6-10 - Spiritual poverty demonstrated through prayer and fasting and allowing Jesus to live in us. 2 Charity - Charity means love in action - It is an act of kindness to others - We show charity by giving.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 3 Mercy Mathew 5:7 - It is an act of forgiving those who wrong us - Those who forgive others receive forgiveness from God. -. It is also an act of showing pity to the helpless we should help without expecting a reward from those we help. 4 Humility Mathew 5:5 - It is an act of not showing off but lowering ourselves by considering others more important. -. Demonstrated by Acceptance of oneself and others Serving and caring for others Showing kindness. 5 Purity Matthew5:8 - This is an act of good thoughts, intentions and actions - Pure people live holy lives - Living a life emulating Jesus Christ. -. Demonstrated by Practicing chastity avoiding sexual sin Being truthful Being prayerful Avoiding evil thoughts. Choosing pure thoughts and judgments Philippians 1:9-11 6 Discernment, Judgment and Justice - Discernment: ability to exercise wisdom in evaluating a given situation - Judgment: making a decision after analyzing a given issue.


5 Purity Matthew5:8 - This is an act of good thoughts, intentions and actions - Pure people live holy lives - Living a life emulating Jesus Christ. -. Demonstrated by Practicing chastity avoiding sexual sin Being truthful Being prayerful Avoiding evil thoughts. Choosing pure thoughts and judgments Philippians 1:9-11 6 Discernment, Judgment and Justice - Discernment: ability to exercise wisdom in evaluating a given situation - Judgment: making a decision after analyzing a given issue. -. Justice: form a right opinion and make a fair conclusion.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Matthew7:1-5 - Should not be quick in judging others - God will judge us the same way we judge others. -. Christians should set good examples by correcting their faults. 7 Forgiveness and Reconciliation - To forgive is to stop feeling angry with somebody who has wronged us - Reconciliation is the act of ending disagreement and starting a good relationship. -. Forgiveness and reconciliation:- Promotes peace and harmony Restores broken relationships Promotes acceptance and understanding. 8 Peace and Contentment - Peace is a state of being in harmony with oneself, others and God. -. Contentment is being satisfied with what we have, who we are and where we are. -. Those who live in peace and contentment have:- Faith in God Happiness when things go wrong Confidence in God for provision Peace and satisfaction in God. Not worried or upset about their needs Matthew6:25-31 Peace with everybody Romans 12:18, John 14:27 1 Kings 21:1-16 - King Ahab was not at peace with himself. -. He wanted Naboth s vineyard.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - Had a lot of land but not contented with it - Ahab and Jezebel killed Naboth to have his vineyard. 9 Prayer - It is a dialogue with God the father, son and Holy Spirit. -. Mode of communicating to God Elements of Prayer Praise, confession, thanksgiving, petition own needs and intercession other needs Types of prayers - Public praying as group together.


- He wanted Naboth s vineyard.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - Had a lot of land but not contented with it - Ahab and Jezebel killed Naboth to have his vineyard. 9 Prayer - It is a dialogue with God the father, son and Holy Spirit. -. Mode of communicating to God Elements of Prayer Praise, confession, thanksgiving, petition own needs and intercession other needs Types of prayers - Public praying as group together. -. Private praying alone meditation - Prayer can be done anywhere at anytime - Prayer has no specific posture - Prayer should be done in humbleness- parable of the tax collector and Pharisee. -. Prayer should be always persistent- parable of widow and the judge and friend at midnight. 10 Fasting Isaiah 58:3-7, Matthew6:16-18 - This is accepting to go without food as a self-denial for religious purposes. -. Done in secret private- only God should know who sees in the secret and rewards. -. One should continue with normal duties. -. Jesus fasted for 40 days and nights before starting work. -. Christians fast for 40 days before Easter to remember death and resurrection of Jesus. This period is lent - Christians can fast anytime to strengthen their faith in God - God wants true fasting that promotes peace. Love, harmony, freedom to all. Isaiah 58:3- 7 Nb:www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Prayer and fasting renew our relationship with God. Strengthens our faith Brings us closer to God Helps us to live holy life 11 The Riches - This is a life that Christ is at the centre - True riches are Christian values i.e. love, humility, mercy, charity, forgiveness, reconciliation, tolerance 1 timothy 6:6 - True religion makes a person rich i.e. he is contented with what he has. Matthew6:19-21 - We should store our riches in heaven - Earthly riches are temporary. 12 Integrity - It is the quality of being honest and truthful - It involves honesty, faithfulness, trustworthy, loyalty, contentment and forgiving. 1 Corinthians 10:21 - We should trust in God and serve him alone.


Matthew6:19-21 - We should store our riches in heaven - Earthly riches are temporary. 12 Integrity - It is the quality of being honest and truthful - It involves honesty, faithfulness, trustworthy, loyalty, contentment and forgiving. 1 Corinthians 10:21 - We should trust in God and serve him alone. 2 Corinthians 8:21 - It is our Christian duty to do what is right before God and man. 13 Living Values Acquired In Education a.HonestyTelling the truth in spirit of loveb. RespectRecognizing other people s rightsc. Co-OperationWorking together with othersd. ObedienceBeing loyal and follow instructions givene. SelfDiscipline Ability to make someone do something as requiredf. ResponsibilityDuty to deal with or take care of somethingwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke g.SharingTo give some of what one has to someone else.h. ToleranceWillingness to accept situation that are not appealing Revision questions primary CRE 7 pg 41-42, 1-15 Quick reading 7 pg 12 UNIT 3 ETERNAL LIFE MEANING OF ETERNAL LIFE - Eternal means knowing God and Jesus Christ whom God sent john 17 - Begins when one believes and accepts Jesus in one s life. -. It is everlasting- starts here on earth and continues after death a. Eternal life as a way of holiness 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Peter 3:11 - Holiness is a state of being totally separated from evil - Holiness is given by the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ. -. Christians are expected to live a holy life. This can be done by Practicing self control Setting our minds completely focused on Jesus Being obedient to God Avoiding evil desires. Devoted to live according to Christians values. B. Eternal life as a way of faith mark 11:22-24 www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - Faith is complete trust and reliance on God i.e. strong belief in God. -. It is being sure of what one hopes for even though not seen - Faith causes great things to happen through prayer. -. Faith involves total dependence on God and always ready to please God. -. Faithfulness to God demands risking one s life for God s sake. C.


- Faith involves total dependence on God and always ready to please God. -. Faithfulness to God demands risking one s life for God s sake. C. Eternal life as a way of Joy Luke 10:20, Philippians 4:4-6 - Joy is intense happiness - Eternal life brings happiness in our life because there is assurance of eternal joy even in times of hardships. -. Jesus told his disciples they should be glad because their names are in the book of life. Luke 10:20 - Always rejoice in God because of eternal life. -. Not to worry about anything because he care for us - Joy in serving God is everlasting and fulfilling. D. Way of love john 3:16, 1 Peter 1:22 - Love is a strong attraction by affection. -. Love is the greatest commandment that sums up God s law. -. John 15:13 greatest love one can give is one s life for others. -. John 3:16: God greatest love shown through gift of Jesus - Eternal life is way of love through selfless acts. -. Actions of love include helping the needy, praying for others e. Way of hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - Hope: desire or expectation of some fulfillment - All Christians hope to receive eternal life - Those who die believing in Jesus hope to inherit God s kingdom. -. Eternal life is a way of hope for all Christianswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - All Christians hope for the second coming of Jesus. -. Eternal life gives us hope for future. F. Way of justice 2 Samuel 12:1-6, psalms 82:3 - Justice is practicing what is right and fair towards others - Justice brings forth reconciliation, love in the parties involved and caring for others eg oppressed - Justice brings harmony and understanding - Eternal life as a way of justice Creates a sense of belonging - Justice promotes peace, stability, integrity and good judgment. 2 Samuel 12:1-6 - David sinned by:- a. Desiring Uriah s wife b. Committing adultery with Bathsheba c. Killing Uriah. D. Prophet Nathan rebukes David s sin. E. Nathan used a story of a rich man and a poor man f. David practiced injustice by taking Bathsheba g. God punished David. His son got ill and died.


Sacrifices are offered to God and ancestors e. Children are named after dead relatives or people f. Africans make ancestors happy appeasing them by:- a. pouring libation b. Calling their names c. Sacrificing to them d. Naming children after them g. In some communities the dead are buried with belongings to use in the next world. H. Both Christians and Africans believe in life-after-death i. Africans believe in reincarnation but Christians believe in resurrection Revision questionswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke a. Primary CRE pg 65-65 1-15 b. Quick reading CRE 7 pg 17 1-10 c. Spotlight CRE 7 pg 24-26 1-20 FAITH AND WORK 1. Meaning of faith and work James 2:14-18 a. Faith is a string belief or trust on something or someone. B. Being sure of invisible hopes. C. By faith Abraham obeyed God d. We believe in existence of God e. We believe God Created the universe. F. Work is the use of energy g. Work is sacred because it is ordained by God h. Manual work involves physical energy while intellectual involves mental energy. Col 3:23 a. Should work with all our heart to please God and not man. B. We should be committed to work. James 2:14-18 a. Faith must be accompanied by actions b. Faith without actions is dead. C. Can express our faith in action by refer spotlight CRE 7 pg 36 2. Reasons for working 2 thess 3:6-10, acts 18:1-3 a. Work is ordained by God, it is a duty and a right from God. B. Work enables us to get our basic needswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke c. Conserves the environment d. To improve our living standards e. Give sense of responsibility and fulfillment f. To earn our living. 2 thess 3:6-10 a. We should follow example of apostles who tirelessly worked. B. We should avoid laziness and lazy people. C. Those who do not work should not eat. Acts 18:1-3 d. Aquila and Paul and Pricilla eared their live as tentmakers e.


Cleaning church e. Teaching Sunday school f. g. h. i. Romans 12:9-21 Christians should :- a. Respect in sincere heart b. Value hard work c. Be patient and pray always d. Do everything that pleases God.www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke 6. Christian Service To The Nation Titus 3:8 - Nation : people living in a country under one government - Nation leaders represents God s authority in their working stations - Christians can serve a nation by a. Electing leaders b. Praying for the nation c. Respecting laws d. Nation building e. Showing respect for authority. Titus 3:8 - Give our time to doing good deeds useful to everyone. 7. Cause Of Child Labour - Child labour is involving children to do work meant for adults. -. Causes:- a. Poverty- poor families fail to provide basic needs to children. Therefore, children look for ways of getting basic needs b. Orphan hood- they have no one to care for them c. Divorce d. Drugs substance abuse- those engaged have to look for money to buy drugs. E. Parent s disability- they are not physically fit to work and provide basics hence they use their children to do the work. F. Political instability e.g. war- children are recruited as soldiers g. Irresponsible parents h. i. www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke j. 8. Child Rights Concerning Labour a. Right to be protected from any form of exploitation b. Right to basic needs c. Right to a satisfactory environment for development. D. Right to exercise their talents and skills through play. E. Right to life and safety f. Right to love and care g. h. i. Ephesians 6:4 - Parents do not treat your children in way to anger them - Parents should bring up children with Christian discipline and instructions. Working for God a. Commitment Romans 12:11, Luke 9:23-26 Commitment - Willingness to work and give your best - Being devoted to work - Involves: i. Self sacrifice and thinking of others ii. Enduring sufferings iii. Self-denial iv. Perseverance and endurance v. Carrying ones cross and follow Jesuswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke vi.


Self-denial iv. Perseverance and endurance v. Carrying ones cross and follow Jesuswww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke vi. Generosity vii. Full devotion to a task. -. We show responsibility at home by i. Helping our parents ii. Taking care of our brothers , sisters and property iii. Obeying set rules and instruction iv. Spending money given wisely v. vi. Vii. 1 Peter 4:10-11 - We should be good managers of God-given gifts - We should use talents abilities gifts for the good of others and ourselves Revision questions a. Spotlight CRE 7 pg 45-49 b. Quick reading CRE pg 26 c. Primary CRE 7 pg 94-96. UNIT 5 CHRISTIANS IN EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT THE CHURCH IN EDUCATION a. The early missionary contribution Matthew28:19-20 - The missionaries came to Kenya through the coast - Their main objective was to spread the gospel. -. They could not spread the gospel because Africans did not know how to read and write. -. The first missionary arrived in Kenya at Rabai in 1844. His name was Ludwing Krapfwww.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke - Krapf started the first mission station at Rabai in 1844. -. In 1846, he was joined by Johan Rebman - Both started a mission school at Rabai in 1846. -. Krapf learnt Kiswahili and translated part of St. Luke into Kiswahili. -. Both were sent by church missionary society under ACK - The missionaries fulfilled Jesus command to preach good news mt 28:19-20 b. The early missionary schools - They aimed at training Africans to read and write so that they could read the bible - Examples Aaliance school St. Mary Yala Mangu high School Friend s School Kamusinga Loreto convent - Africans were involved in activities that encouraged them attend learning. Formal EducationInformal EducationTaught in schoolsTaught anytime and anywhere daily events Taught by trained teachersLearnt through daily activitiesFollows a set syllabusNo set syllabus and not assessed formally www.arena.co.ke 0713779527info arena.co.ke Assessment are doneNo textbooks neededUse textbooks Questions 1.