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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. What does Jiya tell Kino's father about what he wants to do?
(a) He wants to go away to school.
(b) He wants to travel the world.
(c) He wants to be a gardener.
(d) He wants to return to fishing.

2. Why are the men building a house on the beach?
(a) They need more room for relatives.
(b) They are tired of not having their own home.
(c) They think it is a good location.
(d) Someone is paying them to do it.

3. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?
(a) Spot nearest the mountain path.
(b) Spot close to the castle.
(c) Spot in the middle.
(d) Corner spot.

4. Kino's father says that living in the midst of danger _______________________.
(a) Causes many psychological problems.
(b) Causes stress.
(c) Keeps them alert.
(d) Helps them know how good life is.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Because the big wave was so cruel, Jiya has grown into a/an ____________________ man.

2. How does Jiya feel at the beginning of Section 3?

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

4. The Old Gentleman says it is a pity that ______________ would not be his son.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Kino think that it would be impossible for Jiya to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer?

3. Kino's father says that Jiya will be happy again only when he is able to do what?

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

5. How does Kino spend his time during the days when Jiya is healing?

6. How does Jiya introduce the fact to Kino that he loves Setsu?

7. Describe how Jiya feels happiness when he returns to be part of Kino's family.

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

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 reason do two men give to Kino and Jiya for building a house on the beach?

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