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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. What is Jiya's father's profession?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Retailer.
(d) Farmer.

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

3. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?
(a) The sea is calm but gray.
(b) His bed is shaking a little.
(c) The birds are very noisy.
(d) The animals are scattering.

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

5. What is sometimes hard for Kino about where he lives?
(a) The wind storms.
(b) The monsoon season.
(c) The lightning strikes.
(d) The walk up the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?

2. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?

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

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

5. Which of the following is NOT something Kino's father will do for Jiya when he awakens?

(see the answer key)

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