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

2. What happens as the current gets quicker?
(a) The canoe moves faster.
(b) Uri falls in the water.
(c) The wind begins to pick up.
(d) Kivi returns.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are they end up in the churning sea?

2. What does Uri do for Mafatu?

3. What is Mafatu resolved to do?

4. What is Mafatu soon amazed to see?

5. The situation becomes very reminiscent of what?

(see the answer key)

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