The Big Wave Final Test

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    Why did Jiya come to live with Kino's family?

    • His family moved to another country.
    • His family could not afford to feed him.
    • His family was killed by a big wave.
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THE BIG WAVE FINAL TEST assesses understanding of key plot elements and character relationships in the story 'The Big Wave'. This quiz evaluates comprehension through true\/false questions, enhancing literary analysis skills relevant to educational settings.

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  • 2. 

    Kino and Jiya were cousins.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Kino and Jiya were cousins" is false. This means that Kino and Jiya were not cousins.

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  • 3. 

    The sea can be both an enemy and a friend.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The sea can be both an enemy and a friend because it has the power to cause destruction and pose dangers such as storms, tsunamis, and shipwrecks. On the other hand, it can also be a source of livelihood, transportation, and recreation. People rely on the sea for fishing, trade, travel, and leisure activities like swimming and surfing. Therefore, the statement is true as it acknowledges the dual nature of the sea and its potential to be both beneficial and harmful.

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  • 4. 

    What happened to the village after the  big wave?

    • The houses were slightly damaged.

    • Only churches and schools were destroyed.

    • All houses were destroyed.

    Correct Answer
    A. All houses were destroyed.
    Explanation
    After the big wave, the village experienced complete destruction as all houses were destroyed. This suggests that the force of the wave was powerful enough to demolish every single house in the village. The fact that the houses were not just slightly damaged or that only churches and schools were destroyed, but rather all houses were destroyed, indicates the severity of the impact and the devastating consequences for the village.

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  • 5. 

    The Old Gentleman raised a red flag and rang a bell to warn the people of danger.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because it states that the Old Gentleman raised a red flag and rang a bell to warn the people of danger. This implies that the Old Gentleman took proactive measures to alert the people about a potential threat, indicating his concern for their safety.

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  • 6. 

    The island in Japan was devastated by a tornado.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement says that the island in Japan was devastated by a tornado. However, there is no information provided in the question about any tornado or devastation on the island. Therefore, it can be concluded that the statement is false.

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  • 7. 

    Kino wanted Jiya to live with the Old Gentleman.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Kino did not want Jiya to live with the Old Gentleman. This can be inferred from the given statement, which states that Kino wanted Jiya to live with the Old Gentleman. Since the answer is False, it means that the statement is incorrect. Thus, Kino did not want Jiya to live with the Old Gentleman.

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  • 8. 

    Jiya lived on a mountain with a farmer's family after the big wave.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Jiya lived on a mountain with a farmer's family after the big wave. This statement is true as it provides information about Jiya's living situation after the big wave.

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  • 9. 

    The Old Gentleman adopted Jiya, and treated him like his son.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is false because it states that the Old Gentleman adopted Jiya and treated him like his son. However, there is no mention of Jiya being adopted or treated as a son by the Old Gentleman in the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is false.

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  • 10. 

    How did Jiya remember his family?

    • He kept pictures of them.

    • He talked about them with Kino.

    • He thought about them every day.

    Correct Answer
    A. He thought about them every day.
    Explanation
    Jiya remembered his family by thinking about them every day. This implies that he constantly kept them in his thoughts and memories, allowing him to remember them even without physical reminders such as pictures. Thinking about his family regularly helped Jiya to maintain a strong connection with them and keep their memory alive in his mind.

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  • 11. 

    Where does Kino live?

    • By the sea

    • On the mountainside

    • By a forest

    Correct Answer
    A. On the mountainside
    Explanation
    Kino lives on the mountainside.

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  • 12. 

    Kino's father was a fisherman.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement is "Kino's father was a fisherman." The correct answer is False. This means that Kino's father was not a fisherman.

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  • 13. 

    Kino and Jiya love swimming in the sea.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement states that Kino and Jiya love swimming in the sea. Since there is no information provided that contradicts this statement, we can assume that it is true.

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  • 14. 

    What words best describe Old Gentleman?

    • Kind and wealthy

    • Mean and selfish

    • Poor and helpful

    Correct Answer
    A. Kind and wealthy
    Explanation
    The Old Gentleman is described as kind and wealthy. This implies that he is both generous and financially well-off. His kindness suggests that he is compassionate and caring towards others, while his wealth implies that he has the means to help and support others. These qualities make him a benevolent and affluent individual.

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  • 15. 

    Kino marries Setsu.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Kino marries Setsu" is not true. The answer is false because it contradicts the information given in the question.

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  • 16. 

    Who decided whether Jiya would live with Old Gentleman?

    • Jiya's father

    • Jiya

    • Kino's father

    Correct Answer
    A. Jiya
    Explanation
    Jiya decided whether she would live with Old Gentleman.

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  • 17. 

    Jiya lived in the last house in the row of houses built on the beach.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Jiya lived in the last house in the row of houses built on the beach. This statement is true because it states that Jiya lived in the last house in the row, implying that there are no more houses after Jiya's house.

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  • 18. 

    Jiya built a house with no windows facing the ocean on the spot where his father's house had been.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement implies that Jiya built a house with no windows facing the ocean on the same spot where his father's house had been. However, the answer is false because it is not mentioned whether Jiya's father's house had windows facing the ocean or not. Therefore, we cannot assume that Jiya's house also has no windows facing the ocean.

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  • 19. 

    The people of the fishing village were not afraid of the sea because they made a living from it.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that the people of the fishing village were not afraid of the sea because they made a living from it. However, the answer is False because the statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support this claim. It is possible that the people of the fishing village could still be afraid of the sea despite making a living from it. Fear of the sea can be influenced by various factors such as dangerous weather conditions, previous accidents, or personal experiences.

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  • 20. 

    The Old Gentlemen lived in the village in a castle.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The given statement states that the Old Gentlemen lived in a castle in the village. However, the correct answer is False, which means that the Old Gentlemen did not live in a castle in the village.

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