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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Jiya feel at the beginning of Section 3?
(a) Inquisitive.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Tired.
(d) Joyful.

2. Kino's father says that Kino is only afraid of death because _________________________.
(a) It will be painful.
(b) He does not know anything about it.
(c) He loves being on earth.
(d) He will miss his family.

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

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

5. In addition to his family members, what did the big wave take away from Jiya?
(a) His stability.
(b) His childhood.
(c) His future.
(d) His religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will speak to Jiya about the benefits that the Old Gentleman can offer?

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

3. Which of the following is NOT a reason that Kino opposes Jiya's choice for a wife?

4. The Old Gentleman says it is a pity that ______________ would not be his son.

5. Why does Kino say that they are unfortunate to live in Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Jiya conducted himself in the years since the deaths of his family members?

2. How does Kino show his selflessness regarding Jiya's decision and why does Jiya refuse to stay at the Old Gentleman's castle?

3. How do the villagers treat the beach for many years after the big wave?

4. What is the reason that the Old Gentleman comes up the mountain to see Jiya?

5. Where will Jiya build his house and what does he need in order to get started?

6. Why is Jiya so restless after seeing the men building the house on the beach and what does Kino's family know about what Jiya will do?

7. Why is Kino's father open to the offer that the Old Gentleman makes regarding Jiya?

8. How does Jiya feel initially when he sees the new house being built on the beach?

9. Why is Kino's father not surprised that Jiya is interested in Setsu?

10. How do people in the village measure time now?

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