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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. Jiya tries not to think of ____________________.
(a) School.
(b) Old Gentleman.
(c) His family.
(d) The volcano.

2. The person who owns the island lives in a ___________________ on the mountainside.
(a) Castle.
(b) Mansion.
(c) Hut.
(d) Cave.

3. Why does Kino say that they are unfortunate to live in Japan?
(a) They are isolated from the rest of the world.
(b) The language is so hard to learn.
(c) They don't have high-paying jobs.
(d) They have to deal with the volcano and the ocean.

4. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Pearl C. Buchmann.
(b) Pearl F. Buckley.
(c) Pearl A. Bowen.
(d) Pearl S. Buck.

5. What does Kino think when he sees the beauty of the Old Gentleman's castle and gardens?
(a) Kino wonders if the Old Gentleman would let him live there.
(b) His father should come see the garden.
(c) His mother would appreciate the beautiful interior.
(d) Jiya will want to stay with the Old Gentleman.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Kino afraid of life at first?

2. Kino's father says that Kino is only afraid of death because _________________________.

3. Kino's father assures Kino that life is stronger than __________________.

4. What does Setsu offer to give to Jiya?

5. Kino does not feel like _______________ without Jiya.

(see the answer key)

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