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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. Kino's father says that ________________ is always stronger than death.
(a) Life.
(b) Fear.
(c) Greed.
(d) Love.

2. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.
(a) Stupid.
(b) Wise.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Selfish.

3. What does Jiya tell Kino's father about what he wants to do?
(a) He wants to return to fishing.
(b) He wants to be a gardener.
(c) He wants to go away to school.
(d) He wants to travel the world.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino opposes Jiya's choice for a wife?
(a) She will make him miserable.
(b) She is not good enough for him.
(c) She is ugly.
(d) She will tease him.

5. What do the men say when Kino asks them if they are worried about the big wave coming back?
(a) They will put in weather satellites.
(b) They will build the house very strong.
(c) The big wave may never come back.
(d) They will not live there in the season of big waves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads Kino and Jiya into the Old Gentleman's castle?

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

3. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?

4. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?

5. Jiya points out that there is no _________________ for those who live on the islands.

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