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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 Flight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Mafatu's mother after raising the coconut to her son's lips?
(a) She loses conciousness.
(b) The other fishermen save her.
(c) She dies.
(d) She drinks from the coconut.

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

3. Years later, what is Mafatu left wondering?
(a) When he will see his mother again.
(b) Why his mother stayed on the sea.
(c) Where his mother has gone.
(d) How he is ever going to become a fisherman.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Mafatu resolved to do this year?

2. What does Mafatu do by the shoreline?

3. What makes Mafatu feel all but worthless?

4. What does Mafatu's mother finally decide to do?

5. Who treats Mafatu poorly?

(see the answer key)

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