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

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

3. What item of Kino's does Setsu hide on her wedding day?
(a) Tie.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Socks.
(d) Hairbrush.

4. What has the Old Gentleman spent his whole life trying to do?
(a) Save foolish people from the big wave.
(b) Build the biggest castle in Japan.
(c) Write a history of Japan.
(d) Find the perfect boy to adopt.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Jiya prepared for the possible event of another big wave?

3. Where do the surviving fishermen fish now?

4. What does Kino think when he sees the beauty of the Old Gentleman's castle and gardens?

5. What is a drawback of the girl Jiya wants to marry according to Kino?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Jiya feel initially when he sees the new house being built on the beach?

4. What is Kino's father's position on why Japanese people don't fear death?

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

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

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

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

9. How does Kino's father compare the gateway of death to the gateway of life so that Kino will have a better understanding?

10. Why is Kino's father not surprised that Jiya is interested in Setsu?

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