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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 has happened when Mafatu attempts to overcome his fear?
(a) Everyone laughs at him.
(b) He is only successful for a little while.
(c) He is overcome by the power of the sea to intimidate him.
(d) He does not have the skills to overcome his fear.

2. How are they end up in the churning sea?
(a) When the boat begins to leak.
(b) When the boat collapses.
(c) When Mafatu's mother jumps overboard.
(d) When their boat capsizes.

3. What has Mafatu resolved to do this year?
(a) Shrug off his restraints and face his fear.
(b) Leave home.
(c) Tell his father how he feels.
(d) Learn a new skill.

4. Against what do the fishermen warn her?
(a) Staying out in the water.
(b) Fishing at night.
(c) Fishing too close to the reef.
(d) Catching sea urchins.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mafatu feel about his inability to conquer his fears?

2. What would cause Mafatu to lose his spear or line?

3. Who does Mafatu begin to follow?

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

5. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?

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