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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's father stay up all night one night?
(a) The waves are very high.
(b) A volcano is active.
(c) Kino is sick.
(d) Setsu has not returned home.

2. Kino's father reminds Kino that the land is also fearsome, recalling the ________________ experienced by the family.
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Monsoon.
(c) Volcano.
(d) Earthquake.

3. What would Jiya be allowed to do if he would become the Old Gentleman's son?
(a) Give money to Kino's family.
(b) Build fishing boats.
(c) Become a farmer.
(d) Have his own house.

4. What does Jiya do in his sleep?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Talks.
(c) Sobs.
(d) Snores.

5. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) He looks ill.
(b) He looks happy.
(c) He has been crying.
(d) He seems relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the most excited that Jiya will be joining the family?

2. Why does Kino's father forbid Kino to speak to Jiya about the Old Gentleman's offer?

3. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?

4. Kino's father sells rice and __________________ at the fishing village.

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

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