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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: pages 3-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the big wave eradicate?
(a) The fishing boats.
(b) The whole village.
(c) Some abandoned shacks.
(d) All the piers.

2. What is Jiya's father's profession?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Tailor.
(d) Retailer.

3. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?
(a) When they go to town to sell goods.
(b) When they go to the harvest festival.
(c) When they work together in the sun.
(d) On days when the sea is heaving.

4. The way of the good Japanese is to enjoy life and ________________________.
(a) Pray.
(b) Forgive other people.
(c) Not fear death.
(d) Help other people.

5. Who is the prettiest girl Jiya has ever seen?
(a) Akiko.
(b) Noriko.
(c) Setsu.
(d) Sakura.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is sometimes hard for Kino about where he lives?

2. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?

3. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?

4. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

5. Where does Kino live?

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