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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 there a commotion on the hillside as the young men talk about building the house on the beach?
(a) A house has caught on fire.
(b) The Old Gentleman approaches.
(c) The villagers speculate about the house.
(d) Reporters have come to do a story about the new house.

2. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?
(a) His religion.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His future.
(d) His stability.

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

4. Whom does Jiya want to marry?
(a) Akako.
(b) Hachi.
(c) Setsu.
(d) Koto.

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino opposes Jiya's choice for a wife?
(a) She is ugly.
(b) She will make him miserable.
(c) She will tease him.
(d) She is not good enough for him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?

4. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?

5. Kino's father is not surprised about Jiya's choice for a bride because _____________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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