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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does he make out of coconut-tree fronds?
(a) A blanket.
(b) Clothing.
(c) A lean-to.
(d) A plate.

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

4. What symbolizes the courage it took to approach the sacred idol and seize what he needed?
(a) The clearing.
(b) The banana tree.
(c) The spearhead.
(d) The vines.

5. From what does Mafatu drink?
(a) One of the green drinking nuts.
(b) A canteen.
(c) The sea.
(d) A coconut.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?

2. What has rooted Mafatu to the ground?

3. Why is Mafatu not ready to find food?

4. Soon, what comes?

5. With what is Mafatu suddenly filled?

(see the answer key)

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