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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. What is Kino's father prepared to do for Jiya?
(a) Let him stay for a little while.
(b) Help him find his relatives.
(c) Drive him to the orphanage.
(d) Give him a home.

2. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?
(a) He fell down and hit his head.
(b) His whole family is dead.
(c) He might be really sick.
(d) He is too busy playing to study.

3. With what task does Jiya sometimes help his father?
(a) Making nets.
(b) Harvesting rice.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Painting.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jiya do when he remembers that his family members have died?

2. Even though he does not feel hungry, Jiya's body is _________________ for some food.

3. Why does Kino's father instruct Kino to get his mother and sister?

4. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?

5. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?

(see the answer key)

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