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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. Kino's father explains that people are afraid of the sea because it is very big and _______________________.
(a) Has a bad temper.
(b) There are dangerous creatures in it.
(c) No one understands it.
(d) It can destroy fishing boats.

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

3. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?
(a) He faints.
(b) He soils himself.
(c) He goes mute.
(d) He runs to the shore.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

3. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?

4. Who is Kino's sister?

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

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