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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Live at the Old Gentleman's castle for a trial period.
(c) Pray about the decision.
(d) Talk to some of the Old Gentleman's adopted children.

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

4. What does Kino's father tell Kino when he and Jiya set off to see the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) He must persuade Jiya to stay for his own sake.
(b) He must be on his best behavior.
(c) They must be home before dark.
(d) He should tell Jiya to stay with Kino's family.

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

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

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

8. The Old Gentleman is transcribing a poem written by a man from which country?
(a) Russia.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) Thailand.

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

10. How does Kino's family feel when Jiya returns to be part of their family?
(a) Disillusioned.
(b) Angry.
(c) Happy.
(d) Curious.

11. What does Kino do while Jiya is sleeping?
(a) Rides his bicycle.
(b) Hikes all over the mountain.
(c) Works in the fields with his father.
(d) Swims in the sea.

12. What does Kino do while Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) Works in the field.
(b) Peeks in the window.
(c) Takes a nap.
(d) Reads a book.

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

14. Jiya wakes only to _____________ and then goes back to sleep.
(a) Cry.
(b) Take a walk.
(c) Eat.
(d) Bathe.

15. How does Kino feel after Jiya and Setsu move to the beach?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Sad.
(c) Happy.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kino's father forbid Kino to speak to Jiya about the Old Gentleman's offer?

2. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is ready to ___________________.

3. Even though there has never been another wave like the big wave, the people ________________________.

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino opposes Jiya's choice for a wife?

5. The Old Gentleman tells Jiya that it is a shame that Jiya did not become his son because ______________________.

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