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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: pages 30-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?
(a) The sea is calm but gray.
(b) The birds are very noisy.
(c) His bed is shaking a little.
(d) The animals are scattering.

2. Where does Kino live?
(a) At an orphanage.
(b) In a city.
(c) On a farm.
(d) In a suburb.

3. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?
(a) He can watch the sunset.
(b) He likes to catch fireflies there.
(c) He can see the new fishing village.
(d) He sees that the volcano is no longer active.

4. Kino's father assures Kino that life is stronger than __________________.
(a) Fear.
(b) Grief.
(c) Greed.
(d) Death.

5. Why was Kino afraid of life at first?
(a) He didn't know where he belonged.
(b) He didn't know how he got there.
(c) He didn't know anything about it.
(d) He was in pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?

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

3. Jiya seems to be too tired to _______________.

4. What will Kino's family do while Jiya is sad?

5. What is Jiya's father's profession?

(see the answer key)

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