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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Kino's father says that living in the midst of danger _______________________.
2. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is ready to ___________________.
3. Kino's father says that only when Jiya _____________________ will he be happy again.
4. Kino's father says that their people do not fear death because ________________________.
5. The Old Gentleman is transcribing a poem written by a man from which country?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Kino show his selflessness regarding Jiya's decision and why does Jiya refuse to stay at the Old Gentleman's castle?
2. 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?
3. How has Jiya conducted himself in the years since the deaths of his family members?
4. What explanation do the two men give when Kino asks what they will do if the big wave comes back?
5. Why is Kino's father not surprised that Jiya is interested in Setsu?
6. What reason do two men give to Kino and Jiya for building a house on the beach?
7. Why is Kino's father open to the offer that the Old Gentleman makes regarding Jiya?
8. Kino's father says that Jiya will be happy again only when he is able to do what?
9. What is the reason that the Old Gentleman comes up the mountain to see Jiya?
10. What is Kino's father's position on why Japanese people don't fear death?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain what Kino's father means when he says that life is stronger than death? In what ways is this phrase exhibited in the story?
Essay Topic 2
Create a brief character study of Kino. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?
Essay Topic 3
Pearl Buck is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphor, and irony, and briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.
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