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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would Kino's father allow the Old Gentleman to adopt Jiya?
(a) The Old Gentleman can provide better for Jiya.
(b) It has become too expensive for Jiya to live with them.
(c) Jiya is not adapting well to their home.
(d) Their house is not big enough to keep Jiya.

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

3. The Old Gentleman wishes to make Jiya his son if Jiya is ___________________________.
(a) As good as he is handsome.
(b) A fisherman's son.
(c) A hard worker.
(d) Smart.

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

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

6. How has Kino been in his life?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sad.

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

8. Kino's father thought that Jiya would be a __________________.
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Merchant.

9. Kino's father equates the gateway of death to the gateway of __________________ so that Kino can understand it.
(a) Knowing.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Life.
(d) Pain.

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

11. Kino's father says that living in the midst of danger _______________________.
(a) Causes stress.
(b) Helps them know how good life is.
(c) Causes many psychological problems.
(d) Keeps them alert.

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

13. Why was Kino afraid of life at first?
(a) He didn't know how he got there.
(b) He didn't know where he belonged.
(c) He didn't know anything about it.
(d) He was in pain.

14. According to Kino, what are the two forces of evil in the lives of people he knows?
(a) The volcano and the ocean.
(b) Poverty and greed.
(c) Greed and gluttony.
(d) Drugs and alcohol.

15. Who leads Kino and Jiya into the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) Concierge.
(b) Old Gentleman.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Butler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Living in the midst of danger makes people _____________________.

2. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?

3. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?

4. Why is there a commotion on the hillside as the young men talk about building the house on the beach?

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

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