The Big Wave Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Section 1: pages 3-24

1. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?

Pearl S. Buck.

2. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?

Japan.

3. Where does Kino live?

On a farm.

4. Where is the location of Kino's home?

On the side of a mountain.

5. The fields are layered up the mountain like __________________________.

Steps.

6. What encircles the fields on the mountain?

Stone walls.

7. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

Kino's house.

8. What is sometimes hard for Kino about where he lives?

The walk up the mountain.

9. Why is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?

He can see the sea below.

10. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?

A fishing village.

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