The Big Wave
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A Quiz on Pearl S. Buck's Children's Book - The Big Wave
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the disaster in The Big Wave?
- A.
An Earthquake
- B.
A Code Red
- C.
A Fire
- D.
A Tsunami
Correct Answer
D. A TsunamiExplanation
The Big Wave is about a tsunami that hits Japan.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who wants to adopt the orphan boy Jiya?
- A.
An Old Gentleman
- B.
A Stranger
- C.
Pearl Buck
- D.
Jiya's Grandmother
Correct Answer
A. An Old GentlemanExplanation
A rich gentleman from the town comes to adopt Jiya.Rate this question:
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- 3.
True or False: Jiya gets adopted
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
True or False: Jiya gets married.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
True or False: Kino is Jiya's friend.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
No one rebuilds their house by the end of the book.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
When was The Big Wave written?
- A.
1982
- B.
1961
- C.
1947
- D.
1913
Correct Answer
C. 1947 -
- 8.
Write a 1 paragraph essay about whether you would like to live in Japan between a volcano and the sea.
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