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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. What does he notice as he begins ripping leaves from a banana tree?
(a) Smoke from another island.
(b) The fruit is moldy.
(c) The fruit has been cut cleanly from the branch with a knife.
(d) The fruit is missing.

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

3. Why is he starting to think that perhaps his ending up on this spot was a cruel joke on the part of Moana, the Sea God?
(a) He will not be able to find shelter.
(b) Perhaps Moana was upset for having been cheated.
(c) Moana wants him back in the sea.
(d) Moana will not allow him food.

4. What does the sky cast upon the tiny canoe?
(a) A shadow.
(b) Rain.
(c) Hail.
(d) Thunder and lightning.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?

2. What does he make out of coconut-tree fronds?

3. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?

4. What happens to Mafatu's mother after raising the coconut to her son's lips?

5. What is the pyramid topped by a massive figure?

(see the answer key)

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