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

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

3. Why does a bell toll from the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) He has spotted a hurricane.
(b) The volcano is about to erupt.
(c) He heard a news report tha the war is over.
(d) He invites the villagers to take shelter in his castle.

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

5. What do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?
(a) Pebbles.
(b) Seaweed.
(c) Coins.
(d) Sea shells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color flag does the Old Gentleman raise as an alert for the villagers?

2. The fields are layered up the mountain like __________________________.

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

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

5. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?

(see the answer key)

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