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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He has faced a fear and come out unharmed. What is this?
(a) A surpise.
(b) A shock.
(c) It is a victory.
(d) A gift.

2. When does the tree fall to the ground?
(a) When a strong wind blows.
(b) When the fire has burned through the trunk.
(c) When it yields to his weight.
(d) When it yields to Mafatu pulling on the rope.

3. Why is he starting to think that perhaps his ending up on this spot was a cruel joke on the part of Moana, the Sea God?
(a) Moana will not allow him food.
(b) Moana wants him back in the sea.
(c) Perhaps Moana was upset for having been cheated.
(d) He will not be able to find shelter.

4. How does he move toward the idol?
(a) He inches toward it.
(b) He runs toward it.
(c) He glides toward it.
(d) He circles it.

5. What does Mafatu spot as he and Uri head toward the reef on the raft?
(a) Fish.
(b) A man.
(c) The dorsal fin of the shark poking through the water.
(d) Canoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mafatu fell a tree?

2. What is Mafatu's reaction when the water begins to get turbulent?

3. What is the pyramid topped by a massive figure?

4. Who does he praise for bringing him safely to this island and for giving him courage?

5. How does Mafatu feel when the construction of a new canoe is complete?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is his victory?

2. What does Mafatu do when his canoe is complete?

3. How does Mafatu go about making a raft? Why is the raft important?

4. What are the first steps in making a canoe in Mafatu's culture?

5. What will happen if he could kill the pig?

6. To what thoughts does the sighting of the wild boar lead?

7. How does Mafatu act like a child?

8. Why does Mafatu become frightened?

9. What wakes him the next morning?

10. What has Mafatu done by saving his dog?

(see the answer keys)

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