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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 Kino's father think about the calm sea and the shining sun?
(a) It is not right.
(b) It is wonderful.
(c) It is too soon.
(d) It is scary.

2. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?
(a) He runs to the shore.
(b) He goes mute.
(c) He soils himself.
(d) He faints.

3. Why does a bell toll from the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) He invites the villagers to take shelter in his castle.
(b) The volcano is about to erupt.
(c) He heard a news report tha the war is over.
(d) He has spotted a hurricane.

4. Kino's father says that their people do not fear death because ________________________.
(a) It is an honor to die.
(b) This life is so hard.
(c) They see it often.
(d) The next life will be very good.

5. How has Kino been in his life?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?

2. Kino's father equates the gateway of death to the gateway of __________________ so that Kino can understand it.

3. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?

4. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?

5. With what task does Jiya sometimes help his father?

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