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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. How often do Kino and Jiya visit the deserted beach?
(a) Every Saturday.
(b) Every day.
(c) Rarely.
(d) Never.

2. Because the big wave was so cruel, Jiya has grown into a/an ____________________ man.
(a) Philosophical.
(b) Kind, gentle.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Angry, vindictive.

3. What does Jiya do when he witnesses the devastation of the big wave?
(a) He faints.
(b) He goes mute.
(c) He runs to the shore.
(d) He soils himself.

4. What does Jiya do when he remembers that his family members have died?
(a) Screams.
(b) Throws himself on the floor.
(c) Looks toward where the village used to be.
(d) Runs away.

5. Why does Kino's father forbid Kino to speak to Jiya about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) Kino is not good about remembering details.
(b) Jiya always does whatever Kino says.
(c) Jiya must make his own decision.
(d) Kino may not present the information accurately.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?

2. What is Kino's father's advice about evil storms?

3. What does the Old Gentleman demand of his offer to adopt Jiya?

4. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?

5. Where have the two men lived since the big wave?

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