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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 does the current do to their canoe?
(a) It goes around it.
(b) It pushes it towards the other canoes.
(c) It takes hold of it.
(d) It spins it around.

2. Suddenly, what does the bird do?
(a) Flies to him.
(b) Catches a fish.
(c) He flies away.
(d) Flies overhead.

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

4. Why is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?
(a) There are too many fishermen.
(b) His father worries about him.
(c) He is not skilled enough to fish.
(d) He is perceived to be a bringer of bad luck.

5. What happens as the current gets quicker?
(a) The wind begins to pick up.
(b) Uri falls in the water.
(c) The canoe moves faster.
(d) Kivi returns.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mafatu wonder how he could be a brave leader?

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

3. What does Mafatu do by the shoreline?

4. What else taunts him?

5. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?

(see the answer key)

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