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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 46-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Pearl F. Buckley.
(b) Pearl S. Buck.
(c) Pearl C. Buchmann.
(d) Pearl A. Bowen.

2. Kino's father says that _______________ is good for Jiya because it will strengthen him.
(a) Prayer.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Soup.
(d) Meditation.

3. What does Kino do while Jiya is sleeping?
(a) Hikes all over the mountain.
(b) Swims in the sea.
(c) Works in the fields with his father.
(d) Rides his bicycle.

4. Jiya claims he will build his house once he has ___________________.
(a) Fishing nets.
(b) Tools.
(c) A wife.
(d) A boat.

5. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?
(a) Spot in the middle.
(b) Corner spot.
(c) Spot close to the castle.
(d) Spot nearest the mountain path.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kino's father anticipate about Jiya's crying?

2. Why does Jiya refuse to become the Old Gentleman's son?

3. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?

4. Why does a bell toll from the Old Gentleman's castle?

5. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?

(see the answer key)

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