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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. Even though there has never been another wave like the big wave, the people ________________________.
(a) Do not live on the beach.
(b) No longer have picnics at the beach.
(c) No longer swim in the ocean.
(d) Have moved their houses up the mountain.

2. How often do Kino and Jiya visit the deserted beach?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Every Saturday.
(c) Never.
(d) Every day.

3. What would Jiya prefer to do after the family eats?
(a) Play the violin.
(b) Read.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Swim.

4. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is not yet ready to _______________.
(a) Dream.
(b) Dance.
(c) Leave.
(d) Live.

5. Why does Jiya refuse to become the Old Gentleman's son?
(a) He already has a home on the farm.
(b) There are no other children to play with.
(c) He does not want to live with a stranger.
(d) The house is too big and he would be scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. How often does Kino visit Jiya and Setsu?

2. Kino thinks it is __________________ for the sun to shine and the sea to be calm again.

3. Kino's father insists that his family allows Jiya to recover ______________________.

4. Kino's father thought that Jiya would be a __________________.

5. What does Jiya tell Kino's father about what he wants to do?

(see the answer key)

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