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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 does not feel like _______________ without Jiya.
(a) Working.
(b) Playing.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Eating.

2. Jiya tries not to think of ____________________.
(a) The volcano.
(b) Old Gentleman.
(c) School.
(d) His family.

3. What color flag does the Old Gentleman raise as an alert for the villagers?
(a) Purple.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Orange.

4. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) He has been crying.
(b) He looks happy.
(c) He seems relieved.
(d) He looks ill.

5. Kino's father says that only when Jiya _____________________ will he be happy again.
(a) Goes back to school.
(b) Prays a lot.
(c) Spends time with his friends.
(d) Dares to remember his parents.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Kino's father says that _______________ is good for Jiya because it will strengthen him.

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

4. Jiya's family members will live as long as ______________________.

5. What would Jiya be allowed to do if he would become the Old Gentleman's son?

(see the answer key)

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