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

2. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?
(a) Unsure.
(b) Fear.
(c) Fearless.
(d) Excited.

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

4. Who does Mafatu begin to follow?
(a) His father.
(b) Kana.
(c) Kivi.
(d) Uri.

5. Suddenly, what does the bird do?
(a) Flies to him.
(b) Catches a fish.
(c) He flies away.
(d) Flies overhead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Against what do the fishermen warn her?

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

3. What would cause Mafatu to lose his spear or line?

4. What does Mafatu's experience with the sea tell him?

5. What does Kivi do after flying overhead?

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