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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?
(a) She was in a bath.
(b) She had been asleep.
(c) She was studying.
(d) Her mother drew the curtains.

2. The fields are layered up the mountain like __________________________.
(a) Steps.
(b) Waves.
(c) Bricks.
(d) Logs.

3. The person who owns the island lives in a ___________________ on the mountainside.
(a) Mansion.
(b) Hut.
(c) Cave.
(d) Castle.

4. Who is Kino's sister?
(a) Setsu.
(b) Kako.
(c) Shizu.
(d) Mai.

5. Who puts Jiya to bed after dinner?
(a) Kino's mother.
(b) Setsu.
(c) Kino's father.
(d) Kino.

6. Where does Kino's father place Jiya after he faints?
(a) On a mattress.
(b) On a chair.
(c) On a futon.
(d) On the sand.

7. What food does Kino's mother prepare for him because he is cold?
(a) Tea.
(b) Soup.
(c) Rice.
(d) Hot chocolate.

8. Why is Jiya crying on his way to Kino's house?
(a) His new puppy ran away.
(b) He didn't want to leave his family.
(c) He stepped on a big thorn.
(d) His father reprimanded him.

9. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?
(a) Lightning strikes close to the house.
(b) Gunshots are heard in the distance.
(c) The volcano has erupted.
(d) A hurricane wind breaks from the ocean.

10. What does Jiya do when the family sits at the table to eat?
(a) Pushes his food around his plate.
(b) Falls into his plate of food.
(c) Falls asleep while awake.
(d) Breaks out crying.

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

12. What is Jiya's father's profession?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Retailer.
(d) Farmer.

13. What is situated at the top of the mountain?
(a) A memorial.
(b) A monastery.
(c) Kino's house.
(d) A school.

14. Where is the location of Kino's home?
(a) In a valley.
(b) On the side of a mountain.
(c) In the desert.
(d) Near the ocean.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Kino's father's advice about evil storms?

3. What does Kino's father anticipate about Jiya's crying?

4. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?

5. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?

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