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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mafatu hear some of the other boys calling his crafty work?
(a) Stupid.
(b) A waste of time.
(c) Boring.
(d) Woman's work.

3. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?
(a) She heeds their warning.
(b) She changes her mind and follows them.
(c) She laughs at them.
(d) She pays them no attention.

4. Why does Mafatu's mother struggle to feed him?
(a) She is incredibly weak from the long battle.
(b) The food is hard to get to.
(c) She is full of fear.
(d) She wants the food for herself.

5. What does Mafatu's mother decide to do?
(a) Find a new fishing spot.
(b) Join the other canoes.
(c) Brave the elements.
(d) Send Mafatu with the other men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has Mafatu resolved to do this year?

3. How do the other fishermen feel about her decision?

4. Against what do the fishermen warn her?

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

(see the answer key)

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