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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jiya refuse to become the Old Gentleman's son?
(a) There are no other children to play with.
(b) He does not want to live with a stranger.
(c) The house is too big and he would be scared.
(d) He already has a home on the farm.

2. What does Kino's father tell Kino when he and Jiya set off to see the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) They must be home before dark.
(b) He must be on his best behavior.
(c) He must persuade Jiya to stay for his own sake.
(d) He should tell Jiya to stay with Kino's family.

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

4. Why does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman that his castle is not safe either?
(a) It is filled with sneaky people.
(b) It is like living in a museum.
(c) It is too isolated for anyone to have friends.
(d) It will crumble if the earth shakes hard.

5. How often does Kino visit Jiya and Setsu?
(a) Once a week.
(b) One a year.
(c) Every day.
(d) Occasionally.

6. What does Kino do while Jiya is sleeping?
(a) Rides his bicycle.
(b) Swims in the sea.
(c) Hikes all over the mountain.
(d) Works in the fields with his father.

7. What item of Kino's does Setsu hide on her wedding day?
(a) Hairbrush.
(b) Shoe.
(c) Tie.
(d) Socks.

8. How does Kino's family feel when Jiya returns to be part of their family?
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Curious.
(d) Disillusioned.

9. Why does the Old Gentleman come up the hill?
(a) To bring fresh water.
(b) To get some exercise.
(c) To buy vegetables.
(d) To see Jiya.

10. What can Kino tell about Jiya when he sees him after Jiya learns about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) He looks ill.
(b) He looks happy.
(c) He seems relieved.
(d) He has been crying.

11. Why does Kino say that they are unfortunate to live in Japan?
(a) The language is so hard to learn.
(b) They are isolated from the rest of the world.
(c) They have to deal with the volcano and the ocean.
(d) They don't have high-paying jobs.

12. Who leads Kino and Jiya into the Old Gentleman's castle?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Concierge.
(c) Old Gentleman.
(d) Butler.

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

14. One evening, Kino climbs the hill to look at the____________________.
(a) House.
(b) Sea.
(c) Volcano.
(d) Stars.

15. What does Kino's father give to Jiya now because he is a man?
(a) Razor.
(b) Land.
(c) Wages.
(d) Car.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kino's father equates the gateway of death to the gateway of __________________ so that Kino can understand it.

2. Kino's father assures Kino that life is stronger than __________________.

3. What is Jiya's demeanor as he surveys the Old Gentleman's castle?

4. What can the Old Gentleman see in Jiya's face?

5. Kino's father thought that Jiya would be a __________________.

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