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

2. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?
(a) They have brick facades.
(b) There are no windows facing the sea.
(c) They have no front door.
(d) They are painted red.

3. Where does Kino's father place Jiya after he faints?
(a) On a chair.
(b) On a futon.
(c) On a mattress.
(d) On the sand.

4. What color cloth do Kino and his father wave to signal Jiya to come to their house?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

5. Which of the following is NOT something Kino's father will do for Jiya when he awakens?
(a) He will give him food.
(b) He will let him know he has a home with them.
(c) He will help him search for his family.
(d) He will not talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kino's father's advice about evil storms?

2. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

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

4. Sometimes Kino and Jiya swim to a small island owned by whom?

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

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