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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 can the Old Gentleman see in Jiya's face?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Intelligence.

2. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?
(a) He fell down and hit his head.
(b) He is too busy playing to study.
(c) His whole family is dead.
(d) He might be really sick.

3. Setsu's excitement at Jiya's living in their home foreshadows _____________________.
(a) His future career as an architect.
(b) Their future romantic relationship.
(c) Their future business partnership.
(d) Her future homemaking skills.

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

5. What food does Kino's mother prepare for him because he is cold?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Soup.
(c) Tea.
(d) Rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?

2. What does the big wave eradicate?

3. What does Kino's father anticipate about Jiya's crying?

4. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?

5. What does the Old Gentleman demand of his offer to adopt Jiya?

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