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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) Retailer.
(b) Tailor.
(c) Fisherman.
(d) Farmer.

2. Which of the following is NOT something Kino's father will do for Jiya when he awakens?
(a) He will not talk.
(b) He will help him search for his family.
(c) He will give him food.
(d) He will let him know he has a home with them.

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

4. What color cloth do Kino and his father wave to signal Jiya to come to their house?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?

2. Sometimes Kino and Jiya swim to a small island owned by whom?

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

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

5. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?

(see the answer key)

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