The Big Wave Quiz

Where does Kino live?

• farm

• beach

• mountains

• city

Where does Jiya live?

• beach

• farm

• castle

• mountain

Who fears the ocean?

• Kino

• Jiya

• Father

• Setsu

What destroys Jiya's home and family?

• A tsunami

• An earthquake

• A hurricane

• A tornado

Where do Kino and Jiya like to go on warm, sunny days?

• swimming in the ocean by the island

• hiking in the mountains

• play in the sand

• into town for refreshing drinks

Who owns the small island that Kino and Jiya like to visit?

• Jiya's father

• Kino's father

• Kino's grandfather

• Old Gentleman

Where does Jiya go when the big wave comes?

• to Old Gentleman's castle

• to stay with his family on the beach

• to Kino's farm upon the knoll

• to the mountains

What does Jiya do when he sees the Big Wave?

• He faints

• He cries

• He runs toward the beach

• He punches a wall

Why does it take Jiya so long to wake open his eyes?

• He is very tired

• He is very angry

• He is very sad

• He is very sick

What does Kino ask his father at the beginning of the story?

• Why is Jiya afraid of the ocean?

• Why must we always stay on our farm?

• Why can't I be a fisherman?

• Why do I have to help around the house?