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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) He stepped on a big thorn.
(b) His father reprimanded him.
(c) He didn't want to leave his family.
(d) His new puppy ran away.

2. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?
(a) She was studying.
(b) Her mother drew the curtains.
(c) She was in a bath.
(d) She had been asleep.

3. Kino's father says that ______________ makes a man weak.
(a) Greed.
(b) Hatred.
(c) Fear.
(d) Love.

4. Kino's father explains that people are afraid of the sea because it is very big and _______________________.
(a) It can destroy fishing boats.
(b) There are dangerous creatures in it.
(c) Has a bad temper.
(d) No one understands it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?

5. What does Jiya tell Kino when he asks about the houses near the sea?

(see the answer key)

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