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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 Mafatu's mother after raising the coconut to her son's lips?
(a) She drinks from the coconut.
(b) She loses conciousness.
(c) The other fishermen save her.
(d) She dies.

2. What has happened when Mafatu attempts to overcome his fear?
(a) He does not have the skills to overcome his fear.
(b) He is overcome by the power of the sea to intimidate him.
(c) He is only successful for a little while.
(d) Everyone laughs at him.

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

4. What is coming their way?
(a) A group of warriors.
(b) A storm.
(c) A tidal wave.
(d) His father.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Against what do the fishermen warn her?

2. The situation becomes very reminiscent of what?

3. Soon, what comes?

4. What wakes Mafatu at midnight?

5. What does Uri do for Mafatu?

(see the answer key)

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