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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 do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?
(a) Coins.
(b) Pebbles.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) Sea shells.

2. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?
(a) A fishing village.
(b) A naval base.
(c) A school.
(d) A market.

3. Kino's father says that ______________ makes a man weak.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Greed.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

4. Jiya says that only the __________________ live on the island.
(a) Old Gentleman's grandchildren.
(b) Monks.
(c) Criminals.
(d) Sacred deer.

5. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?
(a) To report on the storm.
(b) To protect their homes.
(c) To stay with the children.
(d) To protect their boats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?

2. Kino's father sells rice and __________________ at the fishing village.

3. Where does Kino live?

4. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?

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

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