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

2. Why does Kino's father instruct Kino to get his mother and sister?
(a) They can sing to Jiya.
(b) They will be safe from the storm.
(c) Jiya will know who his family is now.
(d) They can fix some food for Jiya.

3. Kino's father says that Kino is only afraid of death because _________________________.
(a) It will be painful.
(b) He loves being on earth.
(c) He does not know anything about it.
(d) He will miss his family.

4. Even though he does not feel hungry, Jiya's body is _________________ for some food.
(a) Starved.
(b) Elated.
(c) Glad.
(d) Thankful.

5. Why does Kino worry about Jiya?
(a) He doesn't think he will pass to the next grade.
(b) He walks with a limp lately.
(c) He can't remember things anymore.
(d) He doesn't think he will ever be happy again.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?

3. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?

4. What will Kino's family do while Jiya returns to life again?

5. According to Kino, what are the two forces of evil in the lives of people he knows?

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