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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 is Mafatu convinced will swallow him up?
(a) The Sea God.
(b) An underwater cave.
(c) A giant whale.
(d) A giant wave starts thundering toward the canoe.

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

3. When morning comes, who is with Mafatu?
(a) Kana.
(b) Uri and Kivi.
(c) His father.
(d) Himself.

4. Why does Mafatu's father, Tavana Nui, emerge from the crowd?
(a) He wants to know who is trespassing on their island.
(b) He hopes the stranger is his son.
(c) To meet this stranger.
(d) He is looking for his son.

5. Why does Mafatu decide to do this?
(a) To get away from those who tease him.
(b) To be more helpful.
(c) In order to have a better relationship with his father.
(d) In order to prove his worth as a fisherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What swallows the fish Mafatu has caught?

2. What happens when they follow him into the water?

3. What does Mafatu need to fashion a new canoe?

4. What is Mafatu soon amazed to see?

5. As he is looking at another island, what is he astonished to see?

(see the answer key)

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