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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 46-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Even though he does not feel hungry, Jiya's body is _________________ for some food.
(a) Glad.
(b) Thankful.
(c) Starved.
(d) Elated.

3. Who puts Jiya to bed after dinner?
(a) Setsu.
(b) Kino's father.
(c) Kino.
(d) Kino's mother.

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

5. What does the big wave eradicate?
(a) The whole village.
(b) The fishing boats.
(c) Some abandoned shacks.
(d) All the piers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

2. How often does Kino visit Jiya and Setsu?

3. What does Jiya think when he awakens and sees Kino's family?

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

5. Setsu's excitement at Jiya's living in their home foreshadows _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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