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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jiya never speak of his loneliness since the big wave?
(a) He can't bear the pain.
(b) He doesn't like to re-live the past.
(c) He thinks people must be bored with it.
(d) He doesn't want anyone to be sad.

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

3. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) He has been crying.
(b) He seems relieved.
(c) He looks ill.
(d) He looks happy.

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

5. Kino thinks that Jiya would be ________________ to marry a certain girl.
(a) Sorry.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Stupid.
(d) Lucky.

6. Whom does Jiya want to marry?
(a) Koto.
(b) Akako.
(c) Setsu.
(d) Hachi.

7. What does Jiya call Kino to see at the beach one day?
(a) Girls are sunning and swimming.
(b) An octopus has washed up on shore.
(c) Two men are building a house.
(d) Another big wave is coming.

8. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?
(a) His stability.
(b) His religion.
(c) His future.
(d) His childhood.

9. What does Kino do while Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) Peeks in the window.
(b) Reads a book.
(c) Works in the field.
(d) Takes a nap.

10. One evening, Kino climbs the hill to look at the____________________.
(a) Stars.
(b) Volcano.
(c) House.
(d) Sea.

11. Why does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman that his castle is not safe either?
(a) It will crumble if the earth shakes hard.
(b) It is like living in a museum.
(c) It is filled with sneaky people.
(d) It is too isolated for anyone to have friends.

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

13. What is a drawback of the girl Jiya wants to marry according to Kino?
(a) She can't cook.
(b) She is very tall.
(c) She spends too much money.
(d) She has no sense of humor.

14. Living in the midst of danger makes people _____________________.
(a) Brave and strong.
(b) Nervous and skittish.
(c) Loving and kind.
(d) Angry and resentful.

15. According to Kino's father, death is the great____________________.
(a) Irony.
(b) Gateway.
(c) Equalizer.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?

2. Which of the following elements is NOT included in Jiya's recovery?

3. How does Jiya feel seeing the men build the house on the beach?

4. What reason does the Old Gentleman give to Jiya for why he selected Jiya to be his son?

5. How does Kino feel after Jiya and Setsu move to the beach?

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