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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. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino opposes Jiya's choice for a wife?
(a) She is not good enough for him.
(b) She will tease him.
(c) She will make him miserable.
(d) She is ugly.

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

3. Kino's father says that living in the midst of danger _______________________.
(a) Causes many psychological problems.
(b) Helps them know how good life is.
(c) Keeps them alert.
(d) Causes stress.

4. According to Kino's father, who makes the evil storms?
(a) Buddha.
(b) The god of wind.
(c) Neptune.
(d) No one knows.

5. Even though there has never been another wave like the big wave, the people ________________________.
(a) No longer have picnics at the beach.
(b) Do not live on the beach.
(c) No longer swim in the ocean.
(d) Have moved their houses up the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the reason for Kino's concern for Jiya?

3. What is the theme of THE BIG WAVE?

4. What does the big wave eradicate?

5. What makes Kino happy about climbing the hill?

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