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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. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?
(a) She changes her mind and follows them.
(b) She pays them no attention.
(c) She heeds their warning.
(d) She laughs at them.

2. From what is Mafatu getting no relief?
(a) The blistering sun and thirst.
(b) Uri's whining.
(c) His fear.
(d) His hunger.

3. How does Mafatu feel about his inability to conquer his fears?
(a) Unfulfilled and ashamed.
(b) Nervous and shy.
(c) Anxious to try again.
(d) Slightly embarrassed but eager to keep attempting.

4. What would cause Mafatu to lose his spear or line?
(a) The rough seas.
(b) Bad memories would take over his hands.
(c) A large fish.
(d) Other children.

5. Why does Mafatu's mother struggle to feed him?
(a) She wants the food for herself.
(b) She is incredibly weak from the long battle.
(c) The food is hard to get to.
(d) She is full of fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has a current formed?

2. What is Mafatu convinced will swallow him up?

3. Against what do the fishermen warn her?

4. Who might his father think had taken his son?

5. Who emerges from the water, sopping wet?

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