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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. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?
(a) When they go to the harvest festival.
(b) When they work together in the sun.
(c) When they go to town to sell goods.
(d) On days when the sea is heaving.

2. Why does Kino's father not allow Jiya to warn his father about the big wave?
(a) He has already sounded the bell.
(b) He doesn't believe it is coming.
(c) There is not enough time.
(d) He will go instead of Jiya.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?

3. Where does Kino live?

4. With what task does Jiya sometimes help his father?

5. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

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