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

2. Why is there a commotion on the hillside as the young men talk about building the house on the beach?
(a) The Old Gentleman approaches.
(b) A house has caught on fire.
(c) Reporters have come to do a story about the new house.
(d) The villagers speculate about the house.

3. Jiya's family members will live as long as ______________________.
(a) The memorial stands.
(b) The story of the big wave is read.
(c) Jiya is alive.
(d) People still talk about them.

4. How has Jiya prepared for the possible event of another big wave?
(a) He says there is no way to be prepared for that.
(b) He has installed a satellite weather system.
(c) He has installed a panel which opens to the sea.
(d) He has made a house of glass.

5. What food is Jiya able to eat?
(a) Soup.
(b) Persimmons.
(c) Pork.
(d) Rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kino's father says that only when Jiya _____________________ will he be happy again.

2. Jiya looks at the empty beach every morning as if _____________________.

3. Jiya tries not to think of ____________________.

4. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?

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

(see the answer key)

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