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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: pages 30-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Jiya cannot, and should not, forget his _______________.
(a) Friendship with Kino.
(b) First love.
(c) Family.
(d) School lesson.

2. What food is Jiya able to eat?
(a) Soup.
(b) Persimmons.
(c) Rice.
(d) Pork.

3. What is notable about the houses nearest the sea in the fishing village?
(a) They have brick facades.
(b) They have no front door.
(c) They are painted red.
(d) There are no windows facing the sea.

4. Jiya seems to be too tired to _______________.
(a) Speak.
(b) Walk.
(c) Think.
(d) Pray.

5. Why was Kino afraid of life at first?
(a) He didn't know anything about it.
(b) He was in pain.
(c) He didn't know where he belonged.
(d) He didn't know how he got there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kino's father say about Jiya?

2. What will become of the orphaned Jiya after the big wave?

3. What does Kino's father think about the calm sea and the shining sun?

4. What does Kino want to do after the family eats?

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

(see the answer key)

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