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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 assures Kino that life is stronger than __________________.

2. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.

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

4. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?

5. Kino's father says that living in the midst of danger _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman about why the villagers are brave?

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

4. What is Jiya's rationale for why the Old Gentleman's castle is no safer than a house on the beach?

5. How does Kino spend his time during the days when Jiya is healing?

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

7. 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?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man vs. nature. Identify at least two situation which embody the man vs.nature theme.

Essay Topic 2

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.

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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