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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. Why did he initially think that Maui had led him to this island?
(a) So he could have a home of his own.
(b) So he would be safe.
(c) So she could speak with him.
(d) So he could practice his hunting skills.

2. Who used to slide down a lava slide in banana leaves?
(a) Children in Tahiti.
(b) His mother.
(c) Him.
(d) Kana.

3. What is Mafatu afraid will disappear, if he takes his eyes off of it?
(a) Uri's body.
(b) The wedge of land rising out of the sea.
(c) His father's canoe.
(d) Kivi.

4. What does he soon do?
(a) Finds fresh water.
(b) Climb to the top of the ladder.
(c) Reaches the summit of the hill.
(d) Climb to the top of a tree.

5. What happens to Mafatu's mother after raising the coconut to her son's lips?
(a) The other fishermen save her.
(b) She dies.
(c) She loses conciousness.
(d) She drinks from the coconut.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Mafatu search?

2. What is Mafatu soon amazed to see?

3. Why does Mafatu's mother take him out to the barrier reef?

4. What leads toward the sea and to a large clearing?

5. What startles Mafatu?

(see the answer key)

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