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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 think when he sees the beauty of the Old Gentleman's castle and gardens?
(a) Jiya will want to stay with the Old Gentleman.
(b) Kino wonders if the Old Gentleman would let him live there.
(c) His mother would appreciate the beautiful interior.
(d) His father should come see the garden.

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

3. How does Jiya feel at the beginning of Section 3?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Inquisitive.
(c) Apprehensive.
(d) Tired.

4. Where does Kino live?
(a) In a suburb.
(b) In a city.
(c) On a farm.
(d) At an orphanage.

5. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.
(a) Wise.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Selfish.
(d) Stupid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?

2. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?

3. Jiya wants to marry a certain girl because she makes him laugh and _________________________.

4. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?

5. How has Jiya prepared for the possible event of another big wave?

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