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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 do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?
(a) Lightning strikes close to the house.
(b) Gunshots are heard in the distance.
(c) A hurricane wind breaks from the ocean.
(d) The volcano has erupted.

2. Kino's father sells rice and __________________ at the fishing village.
(a) Fruit.
(b) Pottery.
(c) Wine.
(d) Vegetables.

3. Why was Kino afraid of life at first?
(a) He was in pain.
(b) He didn't know how he got there.
(c) He didn't know anything about it.
(d) He didn't know where he belonged.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?
(a) They love life because they live in danger.
(b) They live bravely.
(c) They do not fear death because it is part of life.
(d) They have beautiful art.

5. Why does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman that his castle is not safe either?
(a) It is like living in a museum.
(b) It is too isolated for anyone to have friends.
(c) It will crumble if the earth shakes hard.
(d) It is filled with sneaky people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the prettiest girl Jiya has ever seen?

2. Why is Kino glad that he lives up so high on the mountain?

3. What would Jiya prefer to do after the family eats?

4. Why does Kino's father instruct Kino to get his mother and sister?

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

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