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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. Setsu's excitement at Jiya's living in their home foreshadows _____________________.
(a) His future career as an architect.
(b) Her future homemaking skills.
(c) Their future romantic relationship.
(d) Their future business partnership.

2. Who is the first to speak to Jiya when he awakens?
(a) Kino's father.
(b) Kino's mother.
(c) Kino.
(d) Setsu.

3. Jiya explains that ________________ knows why the sea gets angry.
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) Old Gentleman.
(d) No one.

4. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?
(a) To report on the storm.
(b) To stay with the children.
(c) To protect their boats.
(d) To protect their homes.

5. Kino thinks it is __________________ for the sun to shine and the sea to be calm again.
(a) Cruel.
(b) Scary.
(c) Right.
(d) Ironic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kino's father says that ________________ is always stronger than death.

2. Why is Jiya crying on his way to Kino's house?

3. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?

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

5. Which of the following is NOT something that Jiya will experience in his healing process?

(see the answer key)

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