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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. What does Kino's father demand that Jiya do before making his decision about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) See the inside of the Old Gentleman's castle.
(b) Talk to some of the Old Gentleman's adopted children.
(c) Pray about the decision.
(d) Live at the Old Gentleman's castle for a trial period.

2. What does Kino's father say about Jiya?
(a) He hopes he does not run away again.
(b) He is going to be taller than his father was.
(c) He will be happy again one day.
(d) He will need to study harder next year.

3. According to Kino's father, death is the great____________________.
(a) Equalizer.
(b) Irony.
(c) Evil.
(d) Gateway.

4. How is time measured for people in the village?
(a) The fishing seasons.
(b) The harvest seasons.
(c) The Japanese New Year.
(d) Before and after the big wave.

5. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?
(a) There are no windows facing the sea.
(b) They are painted red.
(c) They have no front door.
(d) They have brick facades.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kino, what are the two forces of evil in the lives of people he knows?

2. Kino's father agrees with Jiya in that _____________ would be good for Jiya right now.

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

4. Where does Kino live?

5. What would Jiya be allowed to do if he would become the Old Gentleman's son?

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