3. What does the boy do when he flings himself onto the floor of the canoe?
(a) He hugs Uri.
(b) He buries his face in his arms, crying.
(c) He screams.
(d) He cuts his arm.

4. Where has a current formed?
(a) By the shoulder of the reef passage.
(b) By the other canoes.
(c) On the other side of the reef.
(d) Around her canoe.

5. What is coming their way?
(a) A storm.
(b) A tidal wave.
(c) A group of warriors.
(d) His father.

6. What does Mafatu hear some of the other boys calling his crafty work?
(a) Stupid.
(b) A waste of time.
(c) Woman's work.
(d) Boring.

7. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?
(a) She heeds their warning.
(b) She laughs at them.
(c) She pays them no attention.
(d) She changes her mind and follows them.

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

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

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

11. Who is the only person who has ever been nice to the outcast boy?
(a) His goddess.
(b) Kana.
(c) His father.
(d) His mother.

12. What does Kivi do after flying overhead?
(a) Turns and flies south, leading the way.
(b) Lands on the canoe.
(c) Flies home.
(d) Calls to Mafatu.

13. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?
(a) Gripped by terror.
(b) Slightly nervous.
(c) Relaxed for the first time.
(d) Unsure.

14. The situation becomes very reminiscent of what?
(a) Night.
(b) Hurrican weather.
(c) The storms in his dreams.
(d) The tragic day when Mafatu's mother died.

15. What no longer hangs around his neck?
(a) A symbol of the Sea God.
(b) A gift from his father.
(c) His canteen.
(d) His knife.