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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 is Mafatu resolved to do?
(a) Continue doing what he loves.
(b) Tell the boys what he thinks of their work.
(c) Never to return to Hikueru unless he is successful in his pursuit.
(d) Run away.

2. What is Mafatu afraid will disappear, if he takes his eyes off of it?
(a) Uri's body.
(b) The wedge of land rising out of the sea.
(c) Kivi.
(d) His father's canoe.

3. What do the other fishermen do after turning their canoes around?
(a) They slowly head back home.
(b) They find a new place to fish.
(c) They count their catch.
(d) They head for the safety of dry land.

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

5. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?
(a) Relaxed for the first time.
(b) Slightly nervous.
(c) Gripped by terror.
(d) Unsure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Suddenly, what does the bird do?

2. What happens just as suddenly?

3. How long do they stay in the sea?

4. Who treats Mafatu poorly?

5. What does Kivi do after flying overhead?

(see the answer key)

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