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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has happened when he had taken an item from a sacred place?
(a) Lightning and thunder.
(b) A strong wind blew.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Drumming.

2. Why does Mafatu decide to do this?
(a) In order to prove his worth as a fisherman.
(b) In order to have a better relationship with his father.
(c) To be more helpful.
(d) To get away from those who tease him.

3. What does Mafatu begin fashioning?
(a) A spit.
(b) A canoe.
(c) Weapons and other useful items.
(d) A lean-to.

4. What does Mafatu do by the shoreline?
(a) He cries.
(b) He fashions spears, nets, and sharkline for the other young boys to use.
(c) He prays to the goddess to help him.
(d) He sits and watches the other men.

5. The next day, what does Mafatu begin to rebuild?
(a) His canoe.
(b) His friendships.
(c) His shelter.
(d) His life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mafatu not ready to find food?

2. Who emerges from the water, sopping wet?

3. What is a moto tabu?

4. When does the tree fall to the ground?

5. What is Mafatu convinced will swallow him up?

(see the answer key)

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