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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Years later, what is Mafatu left wondering?
(a) Why his mother stayed on the sea.
(b) Where his mother has gone.
(c) When he will see his mother again.
(d) How he is ever going to become a fisherman.

2. Why can Mafatu stand up?
(a) Uri helps him.
(b) Maui is holding his hand.
(c) There is sand beneath his feet.
(d) His mother's spirit stands him up.

3. How does Mafatu feel about his inability to conquer his fears?
(a) Anxious to try again.
(b) Slightly embarrassed but eager to keep attempting.
(c) Nervous and shy.
(d) Unfulfilled and ashamed.

4. How does Mafatu feel?
(a) Isolated.
(b) Excited.
(c) Content.
(d) Worried.

5. What wakes Mafatu at midnight?
(a) A great thunderous noise.
(b) Kivi's call.
(c) Drums.
(d) Uri's wimpering.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what is Mafatu suddenly filled?

3. What is Mafatu soon amazed to see?

4. What does Mafatu have to endure?

5. To whom does Mafatu pray?

Short Essay Questions

1. What improves his mood?

2. What has happened when Mafatu has attempted to overcome his fear?

3. What role does Kivi play in Mafatu's plans?

4. For what are the boys preparing?

5. What happens after Mafatu is thrown from the canoe?

6. How is Mafatu treated?

7. What does Mafatu resolve to do this year?

8. What does Mafatu realize after the storm has passed?

9. What happens after Mafatu and his mother are washed ashore?

10. What has resulted because of Mafatu's fear?

(see the answer keys)

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