Call It Courage | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1 Flight

1. What does Mafatu describe at the beginning of the chapter?

2. How does Mafatu and his mother end up in danger?

3. What happens after Mafatu and his mother are washed ashore?

4. What is Mafatu left wondering years later?

5. How is Mafatu treated?

6. What is Mafatu's most significant shame?

7. What has happened when Mafatu has attempted to overcome his fear?

8. What has resulted because of Mafatu's fear?