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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. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?
(a) Spot close to the castle.
(b) Spot in the middle.
(c) Spot nearest the mountain path.
(d) Corner spot.

2. What does Jiya tell Kino's father about what he wants to do?
(a) He wants to travel the world.
(b) He wants to go away to school.
(c) He wants to be a gardener.
(d) He wants to return to fishing.

3. How is time measured for people in the village?
(a) The Japanese New Year.
(b) Before and after the big wave.
(c) The fishing seasons.
(d) The harvest seasons.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kino's father, who makes the evil storms?

2. How does Kino's family feel when Jiya returns to be part of their family?

3. What do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?

4. Jiya seems to be too tired to _______________.

5. Who puts Jiya to bed after dinner?

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