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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: pages 24-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?
(a) Thailand.
(b) China.
(c) Vietnam.
(d) Japan.

2. Jiya tries not to think of ____________________.
(a) School.
(b) The volcano.
(c) Old Gentleman.
(d) His family.

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

4. Even though he does not feel hungry, Jiya's body is _________________ for some food.
(a) Starved.
(b) Elated.
(c) Thankful.
(d) Glad.

5. Where is the location of Kino's home?
(a) In a valley.
(b) On the side of a mountain.
(c) Near the ocean.
(d) In the desert.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Setsu offer to give to Jiya?

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

3. Jiya says that only the __________________ live on the island.

4. What does Jiya think when he awakens and sees Kino's family?

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

(see the answer key)

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