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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: pages 24-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Kino's father place Jiya after he faints?
(a) On a futon.
(b) On the sand.
(c) On a chair.
(d) On a mattress.

2. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?
(a) He might be really sick.
(b) He is too busy playing to study.
(c) His whole family is dead.
(d) He fell down and hit his head.

3. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is not yet ready to _______________.
(a) Dance.
(b) Live.
(c) Leave.
(d) Dream.

4. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?
(a) A school.
(b) A fishing village.
(c) A naval base.
(d) A market.

5. The way of the good Japanese is to enjoy life and ________________________.
(a) Not fear death.
(b) Pray.
(c) Help other people.
(d) Forgive other people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is situated at the top of the mountain?

2. Kino's father agrees with Jiya in that _____________ would be good for Jiya right now.

3. Why does Kino sometimes think Jiya is luckier than he is?

4. What color cloth do Kino and his father wave to signal Jiya to come to their house?

5. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

(see the answer key)

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