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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. What does Jiya do when he remembers that his family members have died?
(a) Screams.
(b) Throws himself on the floor.
(c) Looks toward where the village used to be.
(d) Runs away.

2. Why does the Old Gentleman come up the hill?
(a) To get some exercise.
(b) To bring fresh water.
(c) To buy vegetables.
(d) To see Jiya.

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

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

5. What does Jiya do when the family sits at the table to eat?
(a) Falls asleep while awake.
(b) Pushes his food around his plate.
(c) Breaks out crying.
(d) Falls into his plate of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who puts Jiya to bed after dinner?

2. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?

3. Kino's father says that Jiya will _______________________ when he wakes.

4. What does Kino's father think about the calm sea and the shining sun?

5. What is Jiya's demeanor as he surveys the Old Gentleman's castle?

(see the answer key)

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