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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: pages 24-30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Setsu offer to give to Jiya?
(a) A book.
(b) Her pet duck.
(c) Her bedroom.
(d) Some chocolates.

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

3. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is not yet ready to _______________.
(a) Dream.
(b) Dance.
(c) Live.
(d) Leave.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What will Kino's family do while Jiya returns to life again?

3. What would Jiya prefer to do after the family eats?

4. What is Jiya's father's profession?

5. Why does Kino worry about Jiya?

(see the answer key)

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