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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. The Old Gentleman says it is a pity that ______________ would not be his son.
(a) Kenzo.
(b) Aito.
(c) Kino.
(d) Jiya.

2. What is Jiya's demeanor since seeing the men building the house on the beach?
(a) Sullen.
(b) Angry.
(c) Restless.
(d) Exhilirated.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following elements is NOT included in Jiya's recovery?

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

3. What does Kino's father tell Kino when he and Jiya set off to see the Old Gentleman's castle?

4. The Old Gentleman is transcribing a poem written by a man from which country?

5. What does Kino's father demand that Jiya do before making his decision about the Old Gentleman's offer?

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. 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?

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

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

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

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

8. How does Kino show his selflessness regarding Jiya's decision and why does Jiya refuse to stay at the Old Gentleman's castle?

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

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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