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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Homeward.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Fear.
(c) Excited.
(d) Fearless.

3. Who does he praise for bringing him safely to this island and for giving him courage?
(a) Moana.
(b) His mother.
(c) Maui.
(d) Kana.

4. From what is Mafatu getting no relief?
(a) His hunger.
(b) The blistering sun and thirst.
(c) His fear.
(d) Uri's whining.

5. What does he begin to think about killing?
(a) The cannibals.
(b) Sea urchins.
(c) Fish.
(d) The pig.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mafatu realize all at once?

2. What does Mafatu use to keep the little canoe moving swiftly away from the black canoes?

3. What does Mafatu begin fashioning?

4. What startles Mafatu?

5. What does he use to pull himself up the slope?

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