2. Kino's father is not surprised about Jiya's choice for a bride because _____________________.
(a) He values kindness in a person.
(b) He has seen them pass love notes.
(c) He has seen looks pass between them.
(d) She is a very beautiful person.

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

4. In what season do Jiya and Setsu marry?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

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

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

7. What does Kino's father demand that Jiya do before making his decision about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) See the inside of the Old Gentleman's castle.
(b) Pray about the decision.
(c) Talk to some of the Old Gentleman's adopted children.
(d) Live at the Old Gentleman's castle for a trial period.

8. 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 is like living in a museum.
(d) It will crumble if the earth shakes hard.

9. 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 not live there in the season of big waves.
(c) They will build the house very strong.
(d) They will put in weather satellites.

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

11. According to Kino's father, death is the great____________________.
(a) Equalizer.
(b) Gateway.
(c) Irony.
(d) Evil.

12. How does Jiya feel at the beginning of Section 3?
(a) Tired.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Inquisitive.
(d) Joyful.

13. How has Kino been in his life?
(a) Angry.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Sullen.

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

15. The Old Gentleman wishes to make Jiya his son if Jiya is ___________________________.
(a) A fisherman's son.
(b) Smart.
(c) A hard worker.
(d) As good as he is handsome.