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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. Into what does he throw "half a dozen green drinking nuts and his fish spear?"
(a) A gourd.
(b) A box.
(c) A bag.
(d) A canoe.

2. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?
(a) Relaxed for the first time.
(b) Slightly nervous.
(c) Unsure.
(d) Gripped by terror.

3. How do the other fishermen feel about her decision?
(a) Concern.
(b) Unconcerned.
(c) Angry.
(d) Content.

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

5. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?
(a) Fear.
(b) Excited.
(c) Fearless.
(d) Unsure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mafatu's mother struggle to feed him?

2. What else taunts him?

3. To whom does Mafatu pray?

4. What is Mafatu soon amazed to see?

5. What has happened when Mafatu attempts to overcome his fear?

(see the answer key)

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