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

2. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?
(a) The sea is calm but gray.
(b) The birds are very noisy.
(c) His bed is shaking a little.
(d) The animals are scattering.

3. Kino's father says that Jiya will _______________________ when he wakes.
(a) Be very hungry.
(b) Feel he can never be happy again.
(c) Try to run away.
(d) Not have much of an appetite.

4. Why would Kino's father allow the Old Gentleman to adopt Jiya?
(a) Jiya is not adapting well to their home.
(b) Their house is not big enough to keep Jiya.
(c) It has become too expensive for Jiya to live with them.
(d) The Old Gentleman can provide better for Jiya.

5. Where does Kino live?
(a) In a city.
(b) On a farm.
(c) At an orphanage.
(d) In a suburb.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?

2. Setsu's excitement at Jiya's living in their home foreshadows _____________________.

3. Kino's family will allow Jiya to be _________________.

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

5. Kino's father insists that his family allows Jiya to recover ______________________.

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