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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the only enemies with which Mafatu is now left to contend?
(a) The sharks.
(b) The strong winds.
(c) The blazing heat and the threat of thirst.
(d) His fears.

2. Who might his father think had taken his son?
(a) Moana, the Sea God.
(b) Maui, the Goddess of Fishermen.
(c) Kana.
(d) His mother's spirit.

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

4. With what is Mafatu suddenly filled?
(a) Fear.
(b) Resolve.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Anger.

5. How long do they stay in the sea?
(a) For the whole of the night.
(b) One week.
(c) Two days.
(d) For a few hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the eaters-of-men's pursuit?

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

3. Who does Mafatu begin to follow?

4. Why does Mafatu's father, Tavana Nui, emerge from the crowd?

5. Why is Mafatu not ready to find food?

(see the answer key)

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