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

2. What is located on a small strip of sand at the base of the mountain?
(a) A school.
(b) A market.
(c) A fishing village.
(d) A naval base.

3. Why does Kino think there might be an earthquake coming?
(a) His bed is shaking a little.
(b) The animals are scattering.
(c) The sea is calm but gray.
(d) The birds are very noisy.

4. In what country does THE BIG WAVE take place?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Japan.
(d) China.

5. Which of the following is NOT something Kino's father will do for Jiya when he awakens?
(a) He will let him know he has a home with them.
(b) He will give him food.
(c) He will help him search for his family.
(d) He will not talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kino's sister?

2. When is Kino glad that his father is a farmer?

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

4. Why does Kino sometimes think Jiya is luckier than he is?

5. Who is the prettiest girl Jiya has ever seen?

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