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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: pages 30-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jiya do when he remembers that his family members have died?
(a) Runs away.
(b) Looks toward where the village used to be.
(c) Throws himself on the floor.
(d) Screams.

2. Kino's father reminds Kino that the land is also fearsome, recalling the ________________ experienced by the family.
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Monsoon.
(c) Volcano.
(d) Hurricane.

3. What does Kino urge Jiya to do?
(a) Take a bath.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Read a book.
(d) Eat.

4. Kino's father says that ________________ is always stronger than death.
(a) Love.
(b) Fear.
(c) Greed.
(d) Life.

5. Why would Kino's father allow the Old Gentleman to adopt Jiya?
(a) The Old Gentleman can provide better for Jiya.
(b) It has become too expensive for Jiya to live with them.
(c) Their house is not big enough to keep Jiya.
(d) Jiya is not adapting well to their home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?

3. What does Kino's father say about Jiya?

4. What do Kino's parents tell Jiya when he awakens?

5. Who is the most excited that Jiya will be joining the family?

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