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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Relaxed for the first time.
(c) Slightly nervous.
(d) Gripped by terror.

2. What does the boy do when he flings himself onto the floor of the canoe?
(a) He cuts his arm.
(b) He screams.
(c) He hugs Uri.
(d) He buries his face in his arms, crying.

3. What symbolizes the courage it took to approach the sacred idol and seize what he needed?
(a) The clearing.
(b) The banana tree.
(c) The vines.
(d) The spearhead.

4. What does Mafatu wonder about his father, Tavana Nui?
(a) It he will be relieved that his son has left.
(b) If he will follow him.
(c) If he would be upset, once he realizes his son is missing.
(d) If he will be angry with him.

5. What happens to the tiny canoe?
(a) It speeds up.
(b) It is lifted into the air and torn to splinters on the reef.
(c) It spins in a circle.
(d) It tips over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mafatu sees after he slides down the lava slide?

2. How does he feel after the climb to the lookout?

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

4. What makes Mafatu feel all but worthless?

5. Who used to slide down a lava slide in banana leaves?

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