2. What do the men say when Kino asks them if they are worried about the big wave coming back?
(a) The big wave may never come back.
(b) They will put in weather satellites.
(c) They will build the house very strong.
(d) They will not live there in the season of big waves.

3. Where do the surviving fishermen fish now?
(a) They rent big boats to go further out.
(b) They do not fish anymore.
(c) New shores.
(d) They work at the docks in big cities.

4. How is time measured for people in the village?
(a) The Japanese New Year.
(b) Before and after the big wave.
(c) The harvest seasons.
(d) The fishing seasons.

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

6. Kino's father says that Kino is only afraid of death because _________________________.
(a) He does not know anything about it.
(b) It will be painful.
(c) He loves being on earth.
(d) He will miss his family.

7. The Old Gentleman is transcribing a poem written by a man from which country?
(a) India.
(b) China.
(c) Thailand.
(d) Russia.

8. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?
(a) Spot in the middle.
(b) Corner spot.
(c) Spot close to the castle.
(d) Spot nearest the mountain path.

9. How does Jiya feel seeing the men build the house on the beach?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Angry.
(c) Spiteful.
(d) Sullen.

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

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

12. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?
(a) They live bravely.
(b) They love life because they live in danger.
(c) They do not fear death because it is part of life.
(d) They have beautiful art.

13. 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 could be wealthy now.
(c) He could live in the castle and be safe.
(d) He would be better educated now.

14. Kino's father says that _______________ is good for Jiya because it will strengthen him.
(a) Soup.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Meditation.

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