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

6. Jiya had always known he had to ___________________.
(a) Travel the world.
(b) Build a castle.
(c) Marry a beautiful girl.
(d) Return to the sea.

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

8. What is Jiya's demeanor since seeing the men building the house on the beach?
(a) Exhilirated.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Restless.

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

10. What item of Kino's does Setsu hide on her wedding day?
(a) Socks.
(b) Hairbrush.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Tie.

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

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

13. How has Jiya prepared for the possible event of another big wave?
(a) He says there is no way to be prepared for that.
(b) He has made a house of glass.
(c) He has installed a satellite weather system.
(d) He has installed a panel which opens to the sea.

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

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