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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 not live there in the season of big waves.
(d) They will build the house very strong.

3. Kino's father says that their people do not fear death because ________________________.
(a) The next life will be very good.
(b) This life is so hard.
(c) They see it often.
(d) It is an honor to die.

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

5. What does the Old Gentleman tell the men building the house before he leaves?
(a) They should use sturdier materials.
(b) Don't expect him to save them if another big wave comes.
(c) He is humbled by their courage.
(d) He is proud of them.

6. What reason does the Old Gentleman give to Jiya for why he selected Jiya to be his son?
(a) Jiya gets good grades in school.
(b) Jiya is the best boy in the village.
(c) Jiya is the best looking boy in the villag.e
(d) Jiya could teach him about fishing.

7. 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 do not fear death because it is part of life.
(d) They live bravely.

8. One evening, Kino climbs the hill to look at the____________________.
(a) House.
(b) Stars.
(c) Volcano.
(d) Sea.

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

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

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

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

13. What does Kino's father say does not matter about death?
(a) How you die.
(b) Where you die.
(c) Who is with you when you die.
(d) Whether you die now or later.

14. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.
(a) Stupid.
(b) Selfish.
(c) Wise.
(d) Foolish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the men building a house on the beach?

2. Why does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman that his castle is not safe either?

3. Jiya looks at the empty beach every morning as if _____________________.

4. What does Jiya tell Kino's father about what he wants to do?

5. What does Kino do while Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?

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