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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 is Jiya crying on his way to Kino's house?
(a) His new puppy ran away.
(b) He stepped on a big thorn.
(c) His father reprimanded him.
(d) He didn't want to leave his family.

2. Where does Kino's father place Jiya after he faints?
(a) On a mattress.
(b) On a chair.
(c) On a futon.
(d) On the sand.

3. Who is Kino's sister?
(a) Kako.
(b) Shizu.
(c) Setsu.
(d) Mai.

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

5. What is situated at the top of the mountain?
(a) A memorial.
(b) A monastery.
(c) Kino's house.
(d) A school.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does a bell toll from the Old Gentleman's castle?

3. How many times in his life has Kino's father seen the Old Gentleman's flag?

4. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?

5. Kino's father says that ______________ makes a man weak.

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