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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 46-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Living in the midst of danger makes people _____________________.
(a) Loving and kind.
(b) Angry and resentful.
(c) Nervous and skittish.
(d) Brave and strong.

2. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino's father thinks Japanese people are fortunate?
(a) They live bravely.
(b) They love life because they live in danger.
(c) They do not fear death because it is part of life.
(d) They have beautiful art.

3. What is a drawback of the girl Jiya wants to marry according to Kino?
(a) She has no sense of humor.
(b) She can't cook.
(c) She is very tall.
(d) She spends too much money.

4. Jiya will one day be able to live with the fact of his family members being dead by _______________________.
(a) Looking at pictures of them.
(b) Carrying them in his memories.
(c) Praying to them.
(d) Naming his children after them.

5. Kino's father says that their people do not fear death because ________________________.
(a) They see it often.
(b) The next life will be very good.
(c) It is an honor to die.
(d) This life is so hard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kino does not feel like _______________ without Jiya.

2. What is Kino's father's advice about evil storms?

3. Who will speak to Jiya about the benefits that the Old Gentleman can offer?

4. Which spot will Jiya claim for his own house on the beach one day?

5. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?

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