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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. Jiya explains that ________________ knows why the sea gets angry.
(a) Old Gentleman.
(b) No one.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

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

3. What color flag does the Old Gentleman raise as an alert for the villagers?
(a) Orange.
(b) White.
(c) Purple.
(d) Red.

4. What encircles the fields on the mountain?
(a) Chain fences.
(b) Stone walls.
(c) Brick walls.
(d) Arbors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Old Gentleman angry at the young men building the house?

2. Whom does Jiya want to marry?

3. What does Jiya call Kino to see at the beach one day?

4. Where does Kino live?

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

(see the answer key)

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