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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 is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?
(a) His father worries about him.
(b) He is perceived to be a bringer of bad luck.
(c) He is not skilled enough to fish.
(d) There are too many fishermen.

2. What does Mafatu wonder about his father, Tavana Nui?
(a) It he will be relieved that his son has left.
(b) If he would be upset, once he realizes his son is missing.
(c) If he will be angry with him.
(d) If he will follow him.

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

4. Against what do the fishermen warn her?
(a) Fishing too close to the reef.
(b) Fishing at night.
(c) Staying out in the water.
(d) Catching sea urchins.

5. Why does Mafatu wonder how he could be a brave leader?
(a) If he is afraid to use weapons.
(b) If he is afraid to venture past the water's edge.
(c) If he does not know how to fish.
(d) If he is not strong enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Mafatu stand up?

2. Who treats Mafatu poorly?

3. Who does Mafatu begin to follow?

4. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?

5. What does Kivi do after flying overhead?

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