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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 monster.
(b) The sea is our enemy.
(c) The sea is a gift.
(d) The sea is a comfort.

2. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is not yet ready to _______________.
(a) Dream.
(b) Dance.
(c) Live.
(d) Leave.

3. Kino's father insists that his family allows Jiya to recover ______________________.
(a) In about six months.
(b) On his own time schedule.
(c) In a few weeks.
(d) Within a year.

4. The Old Gentleman is transcribing a poem written by a man from which country?
(a) Russia.
(b) China.
(c) India.
(d) Thailand.

5. Why does the Old Gentleman come up the hill?
(a) To buy vegetables.
(b) To see Jiya.
(c) To get some exercise.
(d) To bring fresh water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kino do while Jiya is sleeping?

2. What would Jiya prefer to do after the family eats?

3. The person who owns the island lives in a ___________________ on the mountainside.

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

5. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

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