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

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

3. What is a drawback of the girl Jiya wants to marry according to Kino?
(a) She is very tall.
(b) She spends too much money.
(c) She can't cook.
(d) She has no sense of humor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Old Gentleman tell the men building the house before he leaves?

2. What does Kino do while Jiya is sleeping?

3. How often does Kino visit Jiya and Setsu?

4. How often do Kino and Jiya visit the deserted beach?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Old Gentleman frustrated with the young men building the house on the beach?

2. What reason do two men give to Kino and Jiya for building a house on the beach?

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

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

5. How does Jiya introduce the fact to Kino that he loves Setsu?

6. How does Jiya prepare his house so that he and Setsu can live there and not be afraid of another big wave coming?

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

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

9. What does Jiya tell the Old Gentleman about why the villagers are brave?

10. What is Jiya's rationale for why the Old Gentleman's castle is no safer than a house on the beach?

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