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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. 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.

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

3. Who is the prettiest girl Jiya has ever seen?
(a) Sakura.
(b) Noriko.
(c) Akiko.
(d) Setsu.

4. Jiya explains that ________________ knows why the sea gets angry.
(a) Old Gentleman.
(b) His father.
(c) No one.
(d) His mother.

5. Where does Kino live?
(a) In a suburb.
(b) In a city.
(c) On a farm.
(d) At an orphanage.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?

3. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?

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

5. Why does Kino sometimes think Jiya is luckier than he is?

(see the answer key)

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