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

3. Because the big wave was so cruel, Jiya has grown into a/an ____________________ man.
(a) Kind, gentle.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Angry, vindictive.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino opposes Jiya's choice for a wife?
(a) She is ugly.
(b) She is not good enough for him.
(c) She will tease him.
(d) She will make him miserable.

5. Why does Kino say that they are unfortunate to live in Japan?
(a) They are isolated from the rest of the world.
(b) They don't have high-paying jobs.
(c) They have to deal with the volcano and the ocean.
(d) The language is so hard to learn.

6. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?
(a) He likes to catch fireflies there.
(b) He can see the new fishing village.
(c) He can watch the sunset.
(d) He sees that the volcano is no longer active.

7. What does Jiya tell Kino's father about what he wants to do?
(a) He wants to return to fishing.
(b) He wants to travel the world.
(c) He wants to go away to school.
(d) He wants to be a gardener.

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

9. How often do Kino and Jiya visit the deserted beach?
(a) Every day.
(b) Never.
(c) Every Saturday.
(d) Rarely.

10. 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 have traveled the world.
(c) He could live in the castle and be safe.
(d) He could be wealthy now.

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

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

13. Kino's father says that only when Jiya _____________________ will he be happy again.
(a) Dares to remember his parents.
(b) Spends time with his friends.
(c) Goes back to school.
(d) Prays a lot.

14. Kino does not feel like _______________ without Jiya.
(a) Working.
(b) Swimming.
(c) Playing.
(d) Eating.

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