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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Kino's father insists that his family allows Jiya to recover ______________________.
(a) Within a year.
(b) In a few weeks.
(c) On his own time schedule.
(d) In about six months.

4. What color flag does the Old Gentleman raise as an alert for the villagers?
(a) Red.
(b) Purple.
(c) White.
(d) Orange.

5. Why is Jiya crying on his way to Kino's house?
(a) His new puppy ran away.
(b) He stepped on a big thorn.
(c) His father reprimanded him.
(d) He didn't want to leave his family.

6. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?
(a) Vietnam.
(b) China.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Japan.

7. What is Kino's father prepared to do for Jiya?
(a) Drive him to the orphanage.
(b) Let him stay for a little while.
(c) Give him a home.
(d) Help him find his relatives.

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

9. What will Kino's family do while Jiya is sad?
(a) Continue to live as they always have.
(b) Chastise Jiya for his behavior.
(c) Let Jiya stay in bed as long as he wants to.
(d) Give Jiya more sweet treats.

10. Kino's father says that ________________ is always stronger than death.
(a) Love.
(b) Greed.
(c) Fear.
(d) Life.

11. What is more valuable now than it was before the storm?
(a) Every day of life.
(b) A boat.
(c) A house.
(d) A fish.

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

13. What does Kino urge Jiya to do?
(a) Take a bath.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Read a book.
(d) Eat.

14. Jiya explains that ________________ knows why the sea gets angry.
(a) Old Gentleman.
(b) His mother.
(c) No one.
(d) His father.

15. Kino's father reminds Kino that the land is also fearsome, recalling the ________________ experienced by the family.
(a) Volcano.
(b) Monsoon.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) Earthquake.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kino's father not allow Jiya to warn his father about the big wave?

2. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?

3. Jiya says that only the __________________ live on the island.

4. What food is Jiya able to eat?

5. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?

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