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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mafatu's mother take him out to the barrier reef?
(a) To look for his father.
(b) To swim through the coral.
(c) To look for sea urchins.
(d) To catch fish.

2. Who treats Mafatu poorly?
(a) His teachers.
(b) The other children.
(c) His father and the other children in the village.
(d) His step-mother.

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

4. What would cause Mafatu to lose his spear or line?
(a) A large fish.
(b) Other children.
(c) The rough seas.
(d) Bad memories would take over his hands.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mafatu hear some of the other boys calling his crafty work?

2. What is Mafatu resolved to do?

3. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?

4. What has Mafatu resolved to do this year?

5. Who does Mafatu begin to follow?

(see the answer key)

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