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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Mafatu feel all but worthless?
(a) The silence and disapproval of his father.
(b) His inability to fight.
(c) His lack of knowledge about fishing.
(d) His lack of a mother.

2. Why does Mafatu wonder how he could be a brave leader?
(a) If he is not strong enough.
(b) If he is afraid to use weapons.
(c) If he is afraid to venture past the water's edge.
(d) If he does not know how to fish.

3. What no longer hangs around his neck?
(a) A symbol of the Sea God.
(b) A gift from his father.
(c) His canteen.
(d) His knife.

4. The next day shows what?
(a) An island nearby.
(b) More signs of stormy weather.
(c) Fish to catch.
(d) No signs of the previous night's storm.

5. Soon, what comes?
(a) His father.
(b) Another night.
(c) Warriors.
(d) Another storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?

2. What wakes Mafatu at midnight?

3. How do the other fishermen feel about her decision?

4. How long do they stay in the sea?

5. Why can Mafatu stand up?

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