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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 Drums.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mafatu's mother struggle to feed him?
(a) She wants the food for herself.
(b) The food is hard to get to.
(c) She is full of fear.
(d) She is incredibly weak from the long battle.

2. What does Mafatu now realize about himself?
(a) He misses his tribe.
(b) He is no longer afraid.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He is afraid.

3. What happens when Mafatu tries to catch his friend?
(a) He falls in too.
(b) He drops him.
(c) He is too late.
(d) He makes a net.

4. What would cause Mafatu to lose his spear or line?
(a) Bad memories would take over his hands.
(b) A large fish.
(c) Other children.
(d) The rough seas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Mafatu drink?

2. How does he move toward the idol?

3. What does he want from his town and his father?

4. What happens when a large wave tips the raft at a severe angle?

5. What does he begin to think about killing?

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