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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 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) The villagers speculate about the house.
(c) A house has caught on fire.
(d) Reporters have come to do a story about the new house.

2. Why is the Old Gentleman angry at the young men building the house?
(a) They are desecrating sacred ground.
(b) They are making too much noise.
(c) They don't know anything about construction.
(d) They are foolish to leave the safety of his castle.

3. Jiya claims he will build his house once he has ___________________.
(a) A wife.
(b) A boat.
(c) Fishing nets.
(d) Tools.

4. The Old Gentleman tells Jiya that it is a shame that Jiya did not become his son because ______________________.
(a) He could live in the castle and be safe.
(b) He could be wealthy now.
(c) He would be better educated now.
(d) He could have traveled the world.

5. What does Jiya do when the family sits at the table to eat?
(a) Pushes his food around his plate.
(b) Breaks out crying.
(c) Falls asleep while awake.
(d) Falls into his plate of food.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?

2. What does Kino think when he sees the beauty of the Old Gentleman's castle and gardens?

3. How many times in his life has Kino's father seen the Old Gentleman's flag?

4. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

5. Kino's family will allow Jiya to be _________________.

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