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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: pages 3-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?
(a) He will live with relatives.
(b) He will go to an orphanage.
(c) He will become another son in Kino's family.
(d) He will live with the Old Gentleman.

2. Why does Kino's father stay up all night one night?
(a) Setsu has not returned home.
(b) A volcano is active.
(c) Kino is sick.
(d) The waves are very high.

3. Why will many villagers stay at home during the emergency?
(a) To stay with the children.
(b) To report on the storm.
(c) To protect their boats.
(d) To protect their homes.

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

5. What is sometimes hard for Kino about where he lives?
(a) The lightning strikes.
(b) The walk up the mountain.
(c) The monsoon season.
(d) The wind storms.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times in his life has Kino's father seen the Old Gentleman's flag?

2. With what task does Jiya sometimes help his father?

3. Why is Jiya crying on his way to Kino's house?

4. Jiya explains that ________________ knows why the sea gets angry.

5. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?

(see the answer key)

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