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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. The Old Gentleman wishes to make Jiya his son if Jiya is ___________________________.

2. Jiya points out that there is no _________________ for those who live on the islands.

3. Who leads Kino and Jiya into the Old Gentleman's castle?

4. Why is the Old Gentleman angry at the young men building the house?

5. What does the Old Gentleman demand of his offer to adopt Jiya?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

6. How does Jiya prepare his house so that he and Setsu can live there and not be afraid of another big wave coming?

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

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

9. 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?

10. Where will Jiya build his house and what does he need in order to get started?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fear takes on an almost human persona in this story. What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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