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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mafatu's mother take him out to the barrier reef?
(a) To catch fish.
(b) To swim through the coral.
(c) To look for his father.
(d) To look for sea urchins.

2. What does Mafatu's experience with the sea tell him?
(a) The sharks are circling him.
(b) He can drink the water.
(c) There is a storm coming.
(d) There is a school of fish below him.

3. When morning comes, who is with Mafatu?
(a) Himself.
(b) His father.
(c) Uri and Kivi.
(d) Kana.

4. How do the other fishermen feel about her decision?
(a) Content.
(b) Concern.
(c) Angry.
(d) Unconcerned.

5. What does Mafatu do by the shoreline?
(a) He sits and watches the other men.
(b) He fashions spears, nets, and sharkline for the other young boys to use.
(c) He cries.
(d) He prays to the goddess to help him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mafatu forget about being hungry and thirsty?

2. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?

3. From what is Mafatu getting no relief?

4. What happens to Mafatu's mother after raising the coconut to her son's lips?

5. Why does Mafatu's mother struggle to feed him?

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