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

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

3. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?
(a) They have brick facades.
(b) They are painted red.
(c) There are no windows facing the sea.
(d) They have no front door.

4. Why is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?
(a) He can see the sea below.
(b) Sometimes it snows there.
(c) He can almost touch clouds.
(d) He pretends he is king of the world.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who wants to spend the night on the island?

3. Where does Kino's father place Jiya after he faints?

4. Where does Kino live?

5. What do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?

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