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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What can the Old Gentleman see in Jiya's face?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Cunning.
(d) Fear.

3. What would Jiya be allowed to do if he would become the Old Gentleman's son?
(a) Have his own house.
(b) Build fishing boats.
(c) Give money to Kino's family.
(d) Become a farmer.

4. Why does the Old Gentleman come up the hill?
(a) To buy vegetables.
(b) To bring fresh water.
(c) To see Jiya.
(d) To get some exercise.

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

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

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

8. 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 panel which opens to the sea.
(d) He has installed a satellite weather system.

9. Which of the following elements is NOT included in Jiya's recovery?
(a) Soul.
(b) Mind.
(c) Sense of humor.
(d) Body.

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

11. Jiya wants to marry a certain girl because she makes him laugh and _________________________.
(a) Makes him forget the big wave.
(b) Cooks good.
(c) Treats everyone kindly.
(d) Works hard.

12. Where have the two men lived since the big wave?
(a) In the outhouses of the castle.
(b) In relatives' homes.
(c) In houses on the mountain.
(d) In hotels.

13. As time passes, Setsu has grown into a pretty, _______________ girl.
(a) Ambitious.
(b) Delicate.
(c) Spoiled.
(d) Willful.

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

15. Who will speak to Jiya about the benefits that the Old Gentleman can offer?
(a) Kino's father.
(b) Kino.
(c) The village chief.
(d) Kino's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Kino, what are the two forces of evil in the lives of people he knows?

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

3. Where do the surviving fishermen fish now?

4. How has Kino been in his life?

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

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