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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Homeward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mafatu begin fashioning?
(a) A canoe.
(b) A lean-to.
(c) Weapons and other useful items.
(d) A spit.

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

3. What is it time for the boys to do?
(a) Say a prayer.
(b) Prepare for fishing.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Eat a meal.

4. Where are fish hooks made from bone, coconut-shell bowls, an extra clothing garment made waterproof for wet weather, and a coil of sennit found?
(a) In a hollow tree.
(b) On the beach.
(c) Inside a bag.
(d) Inside the house.

5. Why is he starting to think that perhaps his ending up on this spot was a cruel joke on the part of Moana, the Sea God?
(a) Moana wants him back in the sea.
(b) Perhaps Moana was upset for having been cheated.
(c) He will not be able to find shelter.
(d) Moana will not allow him food.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Mafatu drink?

2. How does he feel when he moves a bone?

3. How does he feel after the climb to the lookout?

4. Why is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?

5. What symbolizes the courage it took to approach the sacred idol and seize what he needed?

(see the answer key)

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