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

2. How often do Kino and Jiya visit the deserted beach?

3. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is ready to ___________________.

4. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?

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

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 is the reason that the Old Gentleman comes up the mountain to see Jiya?

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

5. Describe how Jiya spends the first days after the deaths of his family members.

6. Why is the Old Gentleman frustrated with the young men building the house on the beach?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the story. Which of the characters are lonely? Are they all lonely in some way? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

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