The Pearl: Notes Chapter 2 The Pearl Study Guide questions, Chapter 2 1. The people learned not believe their eyes, because they could not tell what was really there. They expected all places to be like this. 2. Kino's canoe was old and water proof. It was a family heirloom. Kino's pride in the boat was acceptable because not only is it an heirloom, it represents his living, and it is part of the family. 3. Juana is dissatisfied by her own method because it was free and lacked the doctor's authority. Juana's reaction to the appearance of the scorpion was fear for her first born. Then, aft