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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 is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?
(a) He can almost touch clouds.
(b) He can see the sea below.
(c) Sometimes it snows there.
(d) He pretends he is king of the world.

2. The way of the good Japanese is to enjoy life and ________________________.
(a) Forgive other people.
(b) Help other people.
(c) Pray.
(d) Not fear death.

3. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.
(a) Foolish.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Wise.
(d) Stupid.

4. Who is the prettiest girl Jiya has ever seen?
(a) Akiko.
(b) Sakura.
(c) Setsu.
(d) Noriko.

5. Kino's father says that _______________ is good for Jiya because it will strengthen him.
(a) Meditation.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Soup.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?

2. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

3. What does the big wave eradicate?

4. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

5. According to Kino's father, death is the great____________________.

(see the answer key)

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