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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's father not allow Jiya to warn his father about the big wave?
(a) He will go instead of Jiya.
(b) He has already sounded the bell.
(c) He doesn't believe it is coming.
(d) There is not enough time.

2. One evening, Kino climbs the hill to look at the____________________.
(a) Volcano.
(b) Sea.
(c) House.
(d) Stars.

3. Who is the most excited that Jiya will be joining the family?
(a) Jiya.
(b) Setsu.
(c) Kino.
(d) Kino's father.

4. Jiya points out that there is no _________________ for those who live on the islands.
(a) Peace.
(b) Money.
(c) Refuge.
(d) Happiness.

5. What is the best thing about an evil storm?
(a) How wonderful life is once they are gone.
(b) The air seems cleaner afterwards.
(c) The garden gets lots of water.
(d) They bring people together.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

3. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?

4. What color flag does the Old Gentleman raise as an alert for the villagers?

5. What are Kino and his family doing at the beginning of Section 2?

(see the answer key)

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