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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Old Gentleman says it is a pity that ______________ would not be his son.
(a) Aito.
(b) Kino.
(c) Kenzo.
(d) Jiya.

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

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

4. What can the Old Gentleman see in Jiya's face?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Cunning.
(d) Fear.

5. In what season do Jiya and Setsu marry?
(a) Spring.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Winter.

6. Kino does not feel like _______________ without Jiya.
(a) Playing.
(b) Working.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Eating.

7. According to Kino, what are the two forces of evil in the lives of people he knows?
(a) The volcano and the ocean.
(b) Poverty and greed.
(c) Greed and gluttony.
(d) Drugs and alcohol.

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

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

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

11. The Old Gentleman wishes to make Jiya his son if Jiya is ___________________________.
(a) A fisherman's son.
(b) Smart.
(c) As good as he is handsome.
(d) A hard worker.

12. 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 should tell Jiya to stay with Kino's family.
(c) He must be on his best behavior.
(d) He must persuade Jiya to stay for his own sake.

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

14. Why does Kino's father forbid Kino to speak to Jiya about the Old Gentleman's offer?
(a) Jiya must make his own decision.
(b) Kino may not present the information accurately.
(c) Jiya always does whatever Kino says.
(d) Kino is not good about remembering details.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jiya looks at the empty beach every morning as if _____________________.

2. What does Kino think when he sees the beauty of the Old Gentleman's castle and gardens?

3. How is time measured for people in the village?

4. What reason does the Old Gentleman give to Jiya for why he selected Jiya to be his son?

5. As time passes, Setsu has grown into a pretty, _______________ girl.

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