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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. Kino's father says that one day, Jiya will ___________________.
(a) Repay Kino's father.
(b) Move to the city.
(c) Grow into a strong man.
(d) Begin to feel better.

2. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?
(a) Love conquers all.
(b) Life is stronger than death.
(c) Greed.
(d) Man's inhumanity to man.

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

4. Why does Kino sometimes think Jiya is luckier than he is?
(a) Jiya gets money to spend.
(b) Jiya has a bicycle.
(c) Jiya doesn't have siblings.
(d) Jiya's father is a fisherman.

5. Kino's father says that ________________ is always stronger than death.
(a) Fear.
(b) Greed.
(c) Life.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Kino and Jiya cling to Kino's father?

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

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

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

5. Who is the most excited that Jiya will be joining the family?

(see the answer key)

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