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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the tiny canoe?
(a) It speeds up.
(b) It is lifted into the air and torn to splinters on the reef.
(c) It spins in a circle.
(d) It tips over.

2. Why can Mafatu stand up?
(a) His mother's spirit stands him up.
(b) Maui is holding his hand.
(c) Uri helps him.
(d) There is sand beneath his feet.

3. From what is Mafatu getting no relief?
(a) The blistering sun and thirst.
(b) His fear.
(c) Uri's whining.
(d) His hunger.

4. What does Uri do for Mafatu?
(a) He steers the canoe.
(b) He licks his face.
(c) His thumping tail provides comfort and reassurance.
(d) He catches fish.

5. Why does the sight of a shark swimming nearby not stop him?
(a) He is driven by a will to live.
(b) He is hungry.
(c) The water is so cold.
(d) He wants to find Uri.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Mafatu suddenly filled?

2. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?

3. What has happened when Mafatu attempts to overcome his fear?

4. Why does Mafatu decide to do this?

5. What no longer hangs around his neck?

(see the answer key)

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