Why does Kino's father say the sea was a purple gray and dead?
What is "the sea mirrors the sky?"
100
Which Web site would be most useful for a report on Egypt?
a. Web site of a tour group that has trips to Egypt
b. Web site about the history of the U.S.
c. an encyclopedia Web site
d. a space science Web site
What is "C"?
100
What does Kino's father believe about the gods in times of disaster?
What is "They test people to see if they are able to save themselves"?
100
What is another name for a tsunami?
What is "a tidal wave"?
200
Nervously is another word for this vocabulary word.
What is anxiously?
200
What does Old Gentleman hang as a warning?
What is "a red flag?"
200
Where should you go to check snow conditions at a ski resort?
a. Web site of a restaurant at the resort
b. Web site of a company that makes skis or snowboards
c. another ski resort Web site
d. a weather Web site
What is "D"?
200
What does the ringing temple bell mean?
What is "It warns everyone to leave the village and seek shelter"?
200
Who is the author of this story?
Who is Pearl S. Buck?
300
Were wild or were violent are synonyms for this vocabulary word.
What is raged?
300
Why was Jiya crying?
What is "he did not want to leave his family?"
300
Where will you probably find the most accurate information about how dollar bills are made?
a. the U.S. Treasury Web site
b. your favorite theme park Web site
c. the Web site of a bank
d. a Web site that sells rare coins
What is "A"?
300
Why do the people not know the wave is coming?
What is "They can't hear the bell due to the wind, and many houses had no windows facing the sea"?
300
What other potential natural disaster is in this story?
What is "a volcano"?
400
When you are afraid, you might move in an unsteady way. Moving in an unsteady way is a synonym for which vocabulary world?
What is falter?
400
Why does Jiya not warn his father about the wave?
What is "Kino's father holds him and refuses to let go?"
400
Ben wants to buy good food for his dog. The Web site of a pet store recommended a special brand. What should he do?
a. He should not buy it because the store is wrong.
b. He should buy it because the store is probably right.
c. He should see of other sites recommend the brand even if they don't sell it.
d. He should read the information on the brand's site.
What is "C"?
400
What causes the big wave?
What is "The earth split open. Water hit boiling rocks and turned to steam that lifted the water high"?
400
What is the name of Kino's sister?
What is "Setsu"?
500
During a storm, the deep water rose and fell. Which vocabulary word means rose and fell?
What is heaved?
500
Which natural disaster is the inspiration for the Big Wave?
What is "a tsunami?"
500
Robin's parents said their town used to be much larger. Robin wants to write a history report. What should she do?
a. Base the report on what her parents said.
b. Check the information in a state history Web site.
c. Ask her parents if they are sure about the town's size.
d. Have a friend ask his parents.
What is "B"?
500
What happens when the wave hits the mountain?
What is "It covered the bottom of the mountain, and swept away all the people, houses, and boats in its path"?
500
What does Kino's mother do to prepare for the Big Wave?
What is "she took down and packed all her valuable dishes"?