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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: pages 3-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times in his life has Kino's father seen the Old Gentleman's flag?
(a) 2.
(b) 11.
(c) 1.
(d) 5.

2. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?
(a) She was studying.
(b) She was in a bath.
(c) She had been asleep.
(d) Her mother drew the curtains.

3. The way of the good Japanese is to enjoy life and ________________________.
(a) Not fear death.
(b) Forgive other people.
(c) Pray.
(d) Help other people.

4. What encircles the fields on the mountain?
(a) Brick walls.
(b) Chain fences.
(c) Stone walls.
(d) Arbors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jiya says that only the __________________ live on the island.

2. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?

3. Kino's father sells rice and __________________ at the fishing village.

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

5. Who is the prettiest girl Jiya has ever seen?

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