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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: pages 30-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kino's father equates the gateway of death to the gateway of __________________ so that Kino can understand it.
(a) Knowing.
(b) Pain.
(c) Life.
(d) Pleasure.

2. Why does Kino's father not allow Jiya to warn his father about the big wave?
(a) He doesn't believe it is coming.
(b) There is not enough time.
(c) He has already sounded the bell.
(d) He will go instead of Jiya.

3. What does Jiya tell Kino when he asks about the houses near the sea?
(a) The sea is our enemy.
(b) The sea is a gift.
(c) The sea is a monster.
(d) The sea is a comfort.

4. According to Kino's father, who makes the evil storms?
(a) Buddha.
(b) Neptune.
(c) The god of wind.
(d) No one knows.

5. Why is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?
(a) He pretends he is king of the world.
(b) He can almost touch clouds.
(c) Sometimes it snows there.
(d) He can see the sea below.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Kino been in his life?

2. What does Kino's father demand that Jiya do before making his decision about the Old Gentleman's offer?

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

4. Who leads Kino and Jiya into the Old Gentleman's castle?

5. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?

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