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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 46-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the Old Gentleman tell the men building the house before he leaves?
(a) Don't expect him to save them if another big wave comes.
(b) They should use sturdier materials.
(c) He is humbled by their courage.
(d) He is proud of them.

3. What reason does the Old Gentleman give to Jiya for why he selected Jiya to be his son?
(a) Jiya is the best looking boy in the villag.e
(b) Jiya is the best boy in the village.
(c) Jiya could teach him about fishing.
(d) Jiya gets good grades in school.

4. Who wants to spend the night on the island?
(a) Joji.
(b) Hiromi.
(c) Jiya.
(d) Kino.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?
(a) They love life because they live in danger.
(b) They live bravely.
(c) They do not fear death because it is part of life.
(d) They have beautiful art.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often do Kino and Jiya visit the deserted beach?

2. Why does Kino's father not allow Jiya to warn his father about the big wave?

3. What will Kino's family do while Jiya returns to life again?

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

5. What is Jiya's father's profession?

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