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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. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Pearl F. Buckley.
(b) Pearl A. Bowen.
(c) Pearl C. Buchmann.
(d) Pearl S. Buck.

2. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Wise.
(d) Foolish.

3. What is Jiya's demeanor as he surveys the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) He is uneasy.
(b) He is silent.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He is ecstatic.

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

5. How does Jiya feel seeing the men build the house on the beach?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Angry.
(d) Spiteful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kino's father equates the gateway of death to the gateway of __________________ so that Kino can understand it.

2. Kino does not feel like _______________ without Jiya.

3. Why does Jiya never speak of his loneliness since the big wave?

4. Why would Kino's father allow the Old Gentleman to adopt Jiya?

5. Why are the men building a house on the beach?

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