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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Old Gentleman angry at the young men building the house?
(a) They are desecrating sacred ground.
(b) They are foolish to leave the safety of his castle.
(c) They are making too much noise.
(d) They don't know anything about construction.

2. The Old Gentleman tells Jiya that it is a shame that Jiya did not become his son because ______________________.
(a) He could have traveled the world.
(b) He could be wealthy now.
(c) He would be better educated now.
(d) He could live in the castle and be safe.

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

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

5. What is Jiya's demeanor as he surveys the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) He is sad.
(b) He is silent.
(c) He is uneasy.
(d) He is ecstatic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Kino's father say does not matter about death?

3. Who will speak to Jiya about the benefits that the Old Gentleman can offer?

4. How does Kino feel after Jiya and Setsu move to the beach?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do people in the village measure time now?

2. What explanation do the two men give when Kino asks what they will do if the big wave comes back?

3. How has Jiya conducted himself in the years since the deaths of his family members?

4. Why is Jiya so restless after seeing the men building the house on the beach and what does Kino's family know about what Jiya will do?

5. What requirement does Kino's father make of Jiya before he makes his decision about living with the Old Gentleman and what is Kino charged with doing regarding Jiya's decision?

6. How do the villagers treat the beach for many years after the big wave?

7. Why is the Old Gentleman frustrated with the young men building the house on the beach?

8. What does Jiya say that shows his humility when the Old Gentleman says that Jiya is the best boy in the village?

9. How does Jiya prepare his house so that he and Setsu can live there and not be afraid of another big wave coming?

10. What does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman about why the villagers are brave?

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