But Kino is glad his father is a farmer all in all. Also, Kino doesn't have to help all the time, he can help if he wants and has time. (Slide 8) Why does Kino think fish harvest is easier than rice harvest? Rice harvest is moreĢ difficult and takes longer than rice harvest. Kino's father believed in living without being worried all the time, although he was anxious when the volcano began to erupt. (Slide 8) Why was Jiya's father angry when he came home late, and Kino's family less upset? Jiya's family realizes the danger of the sea. (Slide 7) Why do you think did the fish glittered in the dark cave and turned gray in the sunshine? It was only bioluminescent under water. He did not tell Jiya, but could then understand why Jiya was afraid. (Slide 6 ) Did Kino ever think the ocean could be angry? Did he share his thoughts with Jiya? Kino did not think the ocean could be angry but one day he dove down far enough to find that the deep water was very cold. Why wouldn't Jiya stay overnight on the island with Kino? He thought the sea might be angry. Why did the houses near the sea have no windows? Kino asked Jiya this question and Jiya said the sea is our enemy. (Slide 5) Who lived in a castle on the island Kino and Jiya considered their own? An old Gentleman with a kind face who did not pay any attention to them.

What did Jiya's father do for a living? He was a fisherman. (Slide 4) What did Kino's father do for a living? He was a farmer. (Slide 3) Where did Kino live? on a farm on the side of the mountain Where did Jiya live? in a small fishing village at the foot of the mountain Which boy said the sea was beautiful? Kino Which boy said the sea was our enemy? Jiya 3. (Slide 2) Where does this story take place? Japan (that is all that is given for a location, but a fishing village near a mountain) 2. 1 Discussion Guide for The Big Wave By Pearl S.

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