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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. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Love conquers all.
(b) Greed.
(c) Man's inhumanity to man.
(d) Life is stronger than death.

2. What does Jiya think when he awakens and sees Kino's family?
(a) He must have had a sleepover with Kino.
(b) He thinks Kino's mother is beautiful.
(c) He doesn't know why he is with them.
(d) He doesn't recognize them.

3. Where have the two men lived since the big wave?
(a) In relatives' homes.
(b) In hotels.
(c) In houses on the mountain.
(d) In the outhouses of the castle.

4. The Old Gentleman's servant thinks Jiya is _________________ to turn down the Old Gentleman's offer.
(a) Selfish.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Wise.
(d) Stupid.

5. What does Kino's father think about the calm sea and the shining sun?
(a) It is too soon.
(b) It is not right.
(c) It is wonderful.
(d) It is scary.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Jiya not want to be on the island?

2. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?

3. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?

4. Why does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman that his castle is not safe either?

5. How does Kino feel after Jiya and Setsu move to the beach?

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