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

2. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?
(a) The waves are very high.
(b) A volcano is active.
(c) Kino is sick.
(d) Setsu has not returned home.

3. Which of the following is NOT something that Jiya will experience in his healing process?
(a) He will have to be medicated.
(b) He will want to live.
(c) His body will renew itself.
(d) His mind will begin thinking again.

4. Where does Jiya think he is when he awakens?
(a) The orphanage.
(b) He doesn't know.
(c) A hotel.
(d) His bedroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?

2. How many times in his life has Kino's father seen the Old Gentleman's flag?

3. What is Kino's father prepared to do for Jiya?

4. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?

5. Where is the location of Kino's home?

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