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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. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Pearl S. Buck.
(b) Pearl A. Bowen.
(c) Pearl F. Buckley.
(d) Pearl C. Buchmann.

2. Why does Kino worry about Jiya?
(a) He doesn't think he will pass to the next grade.
(b) He walks with a limp lately.
(c) He can't remember things anymore.
(d) He doesn't think he will ever be happy again.

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

4. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?
(a) A fishing village.
(b) A market.
(c) A naval base.
(d) A school.

5. How does Kino's family feel when Jiya returns to be part of their family?
(a) Angry.
(b) Curious.
(c) Disillusioned.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Living in the midst of danger makes people _____________________.

2. Why is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?

3. What would Jiya be allowed to do if he would become the Old Gentleman's son?

4. What can the Old Gentleman see in Jiya's face?

5. What does Kino want to do after the family eats?

(see the answer key)

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