Mr. Know All – Analysis and Interpretation Questions

1. How does the setting of the story contribute to your understanding of the plot?

2. What do the pearls symbolize in the story? How is this symbol connected to Mr. Kelada and Mrs. Ramsay?

3. What may the labels on Mr. Kelada’s suitcases teach us?

4. How do the personalities of Mr. Kelada and Mr. Ramsay differ? Base your answer on information from the text.

5. Why does Mr. Ramsay challenge Mr. Kelada’s knowledge of pearls?

6. What does Mr. Kelada notice while examining the pearls? How does this affect his behavior? Why do you think that is so?