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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. The fields are layered up the mountain like __________________________.
(a) Bricks.
(b) Waves.
(c) Steps.
(d) Logs.

2. Kino's father reminds Kino that the land is also fearsome, recalling the ________________ experienced by the family.
(a) Earthquake.
(b) Volcano.
(c) Hurricane.
(d) Monsoon.

3. Where does Kino live?
(a) In a city.
(b) At an orphanage.
(c) On a farm.
(d) In a suburb.

4. Why did Setsu not see the big wave?
(a) Her mother drew the curtains.
(b) She was in a bath.
(c) She was studying.
(d) She had been asleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What food does Kino's mother prepare for him because he is cold?

3. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?

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

5. The way of the good Japanese is to enjoy life and ________________________.

(see the answer key)

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