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

2. What do Kino and Jiya search for when they play near the water?
(a) Sea shells.
(b) Coins.
(c) Seaweed.
(d) Pebbles.

3. Who is the author of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Pearl C. Buchmann.
(b) Pearl F. Buckley.
(c) Pearl S. Buck.
(d) Pearl A. Bowen.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT something Kino's father will do for Jiya when he awakens?

3. The fields are layered up the mountain like __________________________.

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

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

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