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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 46-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?
(a) Spot close to the castle.
(b) Corner spot.
(c) Spot nearest the mountain path.
(d) Spot in the middle.

2. What does Jiya tell Kino when he asks about the houses near the sea?
(a) The sea is our enemy.
(b) The sea is a monster.
(c) The sea is a gift.
(d) The sea is a comfort.

3. What does the Old Gentleman demand of his offer to adopt Jiya?
(a) Jiya gives him his answer personally.
(b) He gets Jiya's response tomorrow.
(c) He receives an answer in a week.
(d) He will have a contract drawn up.

4. Why does Jiya refuse to become the Old Gentleman's son?
(a) The house is too big and he would be scared.
(b) He does not want to live with a stranger.
(c) He already has a home on the farm.
(d) There are no other children to play with.

5. Jiya wants to marry a certain girl because she makes him laugh and _________________________.
(a) Makes him forget the big wave.
(b) Treats everyone kindly.
(c) Works hard.
(d) Cooks good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?

2. What is Kino's father's advice about evil storms?

3. Where do the surviving fishermen fish now?

4. Jiya says that only the __________________ live on the island.

5. Why does Kino sometimes think Jiya is luckier than he is?

(see the answer key)

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