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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. Why does Kino's father instruct Kino to get his mother and sister?
(a) They will be safe from the storm.
(b) Jiya will know who his family is now.
(c) They can fix some food for Jiya.
(d) They can sing to Jiya.

2. What do Kino's parents tell Jiya when he awakens?
(a) They will find a good home for him.
(b) They will take him to live with relatives.
(c) They will take him to the orphanage.
(d) They will be his parents now.

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

4. What will Kino's family do while Jiya is sad?
(a) Give Jiya more sweet treats.
(b) Let Jiya stay in bed as long as he wants to.
(c) Continue to live as they always have.
(d) Chastise Jiya for his behavior.

5. Jiya cannot, and should not, forget his _______________.
(a) Friendship with Kino.
(b) First love.
(c) School lesson.
(d) Family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the big wave eradicate?

2. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?

3. When does Jiya not want to be on the island?

4. What does Kino's father think about the calm sea and the shining sun?

5. What is Kino's father prepared to do for Jiya?

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