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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: pages 24-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?
(a) He faints.
(b) He soils himself.
(c) He runs to the shore.
(d) He goes mute.

2. Kino's father explains that people are afraid of the sea because it is very big and _______________________.
(a) There are dangerous creatures in it.
(b) It can destroy fishing boats.
(c) No one understands it.
(d) Has a bad temper.

3. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?
(a) The animals are scattering.
(b) The sea is calm but gray.
(c) His bed is shaking a little.
(d) The birds are very noisy.

4. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?
(a) She was in a bath.
(b) She was studying.
(c) She had been asleep.
(d) Her mother drew the curtains.

5. What is the best thing about an evil storm?
(a) The garden gets lots of water.
(b) How wonderful life is once they are gone.
(c) The air seems cleaner afterwards.
(d) They bring people together.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the big wave eradicate?

3. Why does Kino's father not allow Jiya to warn his father about the big wave?

4. What does Kino want to do after the family eats?

5. What do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?

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