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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 reminds Kino that the land is also fearsome, recalling the ________________ experienced by the family.
(a) Volcano.
(b) Earthquake.
(c) Monsoon.
(d) Hurricane.

2. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?
(a) A volcano is active.
(b) The waves are very high.
(c) Setsu has not returned home.
(d) Kino is sick.

3. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?
(a) He will become another son in Kino's family.
(b) He will go to an orphanage.
(c) He will live with the Old Gentleman.
(d) He will live with relatives.

4. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?
(a) To stay with the children.
(b) To protect their boats.
(c) To report on the storm.
(d) To protect their homes.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What encircles the fields on the mountain?

3. Jiya explains that ________________ knows why the sea gets angry.

4. Who is Kino's sister?

5. Where is the location of Kino's home?

(see the answer key)

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