The Big Wave

What is the main setting of "The Big Wave"?

• A) A mountain village in Japan

• B) A coastal village in Japan

• C) A city in China

• D) An island in the Pacific Ocean

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What lesson can be learned from "The Big Wave"?

• A) Nature should always be feared.

• B) Happiness can be found even after great loss.

• C) Moving away is the best solution to problems.

• D) Friendship is not important during hard times.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Jiya do after the tsunami?

• A) Moves away from the village

• B) Lives with Kino's family

• C) Becomes a fisherman

• D) Leaves Japan

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does Jiya eventually decide about living near the sea?

• A) To never live near it again

• B) That it's worth the risk for its beauty

• C) To build a wall against future tsunamis

• D) To become a sailor

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What lesson does Kino learn from his father about fear and loss?

• A) To avoid the sea

• B) That loss is a part of life

• C) To never give up hope

• D) That fear should be conquered

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How do Kino and Jiya's friendship change after the tsunami?

• A) They become rivals.

• B) It becomes strained.

• C) They grow apart.

• D) It becomes stronger.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Jiya's family get affected by the big wave?

• A) They move to a new village.

• B) They lose their home but survive.

• C) They all survive without any loss.

• D) They are killed by the tsunami.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What natural disaster is central to the story of "The Big Wave"?

• A) Earthquake

• B) Tsunami

• C) Typhoon

• D) Volcanic eruption

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who are the two main characters in "The Big Wave"?

• A) Kino and Jiya

• B) Kino and Setsu

• C) Jiya and Setsu

• D) Kino and Yoshi

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are some themes of "The Big Wave"?

• A) Adventure and exploration

• B) Friendship and resilience

• C) The power of nature

• D) Love and loss

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2