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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. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?
(a) Japan.
(b) China.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Vietnam.

2. What does the big wave eradicate?
(a) The whole village.
(b) All the piers.
(c) Some abandoned shacks.
(d) The fishing boats.

3. With what task does Jiya sometimes help his father?
(a) Making nets.
(b) Painting.
(c) Harvesting rice.
(d) Fishing.

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

5. Jiya cannot, and should not, forget his _______________.
(a) Family.
(b) School lesson.
(c) First love.
(d) Friendship with Kino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Someday, Jiya will accept ____________________ as part of life.

2. What is Kino's father's advice about evil storms?

3. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?

4. What food does Kino's mother prepare for him because he is cold?

5. Why does Kino say that they are unfortunate to live in Japan?

(see the answer key)

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