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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. Why does Mafatu's mother take him out to the barrier reef?
(a) To look for his father.
(b) To catch fish.
(c) To swim through the coral.
(d) To look for sea urchins.

2. What has Mafatu resolved to do this year?
(a) Tell his father how he feels.
(b) Shrug off his restraints and face his fear.
(c) Learn a new skill.
(d) Leave home.

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

4. Against what do the fishermen warn her?
(a) Catching sea urchins.
(b) Fishing too close to the reef.
(c) Staying out in the water.
(d) Fishing at night.

5. What does Mafatu do by the shoreline?
(a) He fashions spears, nets, and sharkline for the other young boys to use.
(b) He cries.
(c) He prays to the goddess to help him.
(d) He sits and watches the other men.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Mafatu drink?

2. What do the other fishermen do after turning their canoes around?

3. To whom does Mafatu pray?

4. How long do they stay in the sea?

5. Why is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?

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