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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kino thinks it is __________________ for the sun to shine and the sea to be calm again.
(a) Cruel.
(b) Scary.
(c) Right.
(d) Ironic.

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

3. What does Jiya tell Kino when he asks about the houses near the sea?
(a) The sea is our enemy.
(b) The sea is a monster.
(c) The sea is a gift.
(d) The sea is a comfort.

4. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Man's inhumanity to man.
(b) Greed.
(c) Life is stronger than death.
(d) Love conquers all.

5. Where is the location of Kino's home?
(a) Near the ocean.
(b) On the side of a mountain.
(c) In a valley.
(d) In the desert.

6. Sometimes Kino and Jiya swim to a small island owned by whom?
(a) Old Gentleman.
(b) Kenzo.
(c) Aito.
(d) Wise One.

7. According to Kino's father, who makes the evil storms?
(a) Buddha.
(b) Neptune.
(c) No one knows.
(d) The god of wind.

8. Who is the first to speak to Jiya when he awakens?
(a) Kino.
(b) Setsu.
(c) Kino's father.
(d) Kino's mother.

9. What do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?
(a) Seaweed.
(b) Coins.
(c) Sea shells.
(d) Pebbles.

10. Kino's father agrees with Jiya in that _____________ would be good for Jiya right now.
(a) Books.
(b) Music.
(c) Food.
(d) Sleep.

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

12. Kino's father says that ______________ makes a man weak.
(a) Fear.
(b) Greed.
(c) Love.
(d) Hatred.

13. What is the best thing about an evil storm?
(a) The garden gets lots of water.
(b) How wonderful life is once they are gone.
(c) The air seems cleaner afterwards.
(d) They bring people together.

14. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?
(a) He fell down and hit his head.
(b) He might be really sick.
(c) His whole family is dead.
(d) He is too busy playing to study.

15. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?
(a) To report on the storm.
(b) To stay with the children.
(c) To protect their boats.
(d) To protect their homes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Kino's family do while Jiya is sad?

2. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

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

4. Jiya's family members will live as long as ______________________.

5. What does Kino urge Jiya to do?

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