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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 thought that Jiya would be a __________________.
2. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?
3. Why does Jiya refuse to become the Old Gentleman's son?
4. The Old Gentleman is transcribing a poem written by a man from which country?
5. Jiya wants to marry a certain girl because she makes him laugh and _________________________.
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Kino's father open to the offer that the Old Gentleman makes regarding Jiya?
2. Describe how Jiya feels happiness when he returns to be part of Kino's family.
3. What explanation do the two men give when Kino asks what they will do if the big wave comes back?
4. What reason do two men give to Kino and Jiya for building a house on the beach?
5. How does Jiya prepare his house so that he and Setsu can live there and not be afraid of another big wave coming?
6. What does Jiya say that shows his humility when the Old Gentleman says that Jiya is the best boy in the village?
7. How does Kino spend his time during the days when Jiya is healing?
8. How does Jiya introduce the fact to Kino that he loves Setsu?
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. Why is Kino's father not surprised that Jiya is interested in Setsu?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Project into the future ten years and write a brief synopsis for the lives of Kino's father, Kino, Jiya and Setsu. Be sure to include emotional states as well as physical characteristics, geographic locations, work, hobbies, socialization, etc.
Essay Topic 2
There are several events of foreshadowing in the story. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.
Essay Topic 3
Grief takes on an almost human persona in this book. What were the sources of emotional abuse in the story? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.
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