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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jiya points out that there is no _________________ for those who live on the islands.

2. What item of Kino's does Setsu hide on her wedding day?

3. Kino's father tells Kino that Jiya is ready to ___________________.

4. Kino's father says that only when Jiya _____________________ will he be happy again.

5. One evening, Kino climbs the hill to look at the____________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Describe how Jiya spends the first days after the deaths of his family members.

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

6. What explanation do the two men give when Kino asks what they will do if the big wave comes back?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Jiya. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The author uses more than one iteration on the theme of man vs. nature. Identify at least two situation which embody the man vs.nature theme.

Essay Topic 3

There are several events of foreshadowing in the story. Define foreshadowing. Cite at least two situations in the story that serve as foreshadowing.

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