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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. What wakes Mafatu at midnight?
(a) Kivi's call.
(b) Drums.
(c) Uri's wimpering.
(d) A great thunderous noise.

2. What does Mafatu realize when he is shocked into full awareness by the cold water?
(a) He cannot find his dog.
(b) How far away from home he is.
(c) He is drowning.
(d) He has hit his head.

3. What does Mafatu have to endure?
(a) The ridicule from a step-mother.
(b) Endless mocking and ridicule.
(c) Blame for his mother's death.
(d) Sadness from the loss of his mother.

4. What danger do they survive?
(a) Dehydration.
(b) The sharks circling around them.
(c) Hypothermia.
(d) Starvation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has a current formed?

2. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?

3. What is coming their way?

4. What happens as the current gets quicker?

5. To whom does Mafatu pray?

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