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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What makes Mafatu feel all but worthless?
(a) The silence and disapproval of his father.
(b) His lack of a mother.
(c) His lack of knowledge about fishing.
(d) His inability to fight.

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

4. What does Mafatu have to endure?
(a) Blame for his mother's death.
(b) Sadness from the loss of his mother.
(c) The ridicule from a step-mother.
(d) Endless mocking and ridicule.

5. What is it time for the boys to do?
(a) Say a prayer.
(b) Go to bed.
(c) Eat a meal.
(d) Prepare for fishing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens to Mafatu's mother after raising the coconut to her son's lips?

3. What does the current do to their canoe?

4. Why does Mafatu decide to do this?

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

(see the answer key)

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