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

2. What does Kino's father say does not matter about death?
(a) Where you die.
(b) Whether you die now or later.
(c) How you die.
(d) Who is with you when you die.

3. What reason does the Old Gentleman give to Jiya for why he selected Jiya to be his son?
(a) Jiya is the best looking boy in the villag.e
(b) Jiya is the best boy in the village.
(c) Jiya could teach him about fishing.
(d) Jiya gets good grades in school.

4. Who leads Kino and Jiya into the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) Old Gentleman.
(b) Butler.
(c) Gardener.
(d) Concierge.

5. Jiya points out that there is no _________________ for those who live on the islands.
(a) Peace.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Money.
(d) Refuge.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?

3. Kino's father says that _______________ is good for Jiya because it will strengthen him.

4. Kino's father says that Kino is only afraid of death because _________________________.

5. Kino's father assures Kino that life is stronger than __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Kino's father open to the offer that the Old Gentleman makes regarding Jiya?

4. How does Kino's father respond to Kino when he states that the Japanese people are unlucky to live in the middle of so much danger?

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

6. 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?

7. What is the reason that the Old Gentleman comes up the mountain to see Jiya?

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

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

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

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