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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kino's father says that _______________ is good for Jiya because it will strengthen him.
(a) Soup.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Meditation.

2. Because the big wave was so cruel, Jiya has grown into a/an ____________________ man.
(a) Philosophical.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Angry, vindictive.
(d) Kind, gentle.

3. Why is there a commotion on the hillside as the young men talk about building the house on the beach?
(a) The Old Gentleman approaches.
(b) Reporters have come to do a story about the new house.
(c) A house has caught on fire.
(d) The villagers speculate about the house.

4. Kino's father thought that Jiya would be a __________________.
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Merchant.
(d) Gardener.

5. Jiya points out that there is no _________________ for those who live on the islands.
(a) Refuge.
(b) Peace.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Money.

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

7. Where do the surviving fishermen fish now?
(a) New shores.
(b) They work at the docks in big cities.
(c) They rent big boats to go further out.
(d) They do not fish anymore.

8. What is Jiya's demeanor since seeing the men building the house on the beach?
(a) Restless.
(b) Angry.
(c) Sullen.
(d) Exhilirated.

9. Jiya claims he will build his house once he has ___________________.
(a) Fishing nets.
(b) A wife.
(c) A boat.
(d) Tools.

10. 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.

11. Kino's father equates the gateway of death to the gateway of __________________ so that Kino can understand it.
(a) Pleasure.
(b) Pain.
(c) Life.
(d) Knowing.

12. Jiya wakes only to _____________ and then goes back to sleep.
(a) Bathe.
(b) Eat.
(c) Cry.
(d) Take a walk.

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

14. Where have the two men lived since the big wave?
(a) In the outhouses of the castle.
(b) In relatives' homes.
(c) In hotels.
(d) In houses on the mountain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jiya had always known he had to ___________________.

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

3. What does Kino's father tell Kino when he and Jiya set off to see the Old Gentleman's castle?

4. Jiya says that the people on the island are brave because _____________________.

5. How often does Kino visit Jiya and Setsu?

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