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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. Why does Mafatu forget about being hungry and thirsty?
(a) The sight of land spurring him onward.
(b) His father's canoe is behind him.
(c) He sees his goddess.
(d) Uri has fallen in the water.

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

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

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

5. What does Uri do for Mafatu?
(a) He steers the canoe.
(b) His thumping tail provides comfort and reassurance.
(c) He licks his face.
(d) He catches fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened when Mafatu attempts to overcome his fear?

2. What is Mafatu convinced will swallow him up?

3. How do the other fishermen feel about her decision?

4. What is it time for the boys to do?

5. What danger do they survive?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mafatu feel when he sees land in the distance?

2. How does Mafatu and his mother end up in danger?

3. What happens that foreshadows a larger storm?

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

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

6. What does Mafatu think about his father?

7. What happens after the storm? To what does Mafatu awaken?

8. Where does Mafatu head?

9. How is Mafatu treated?

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

(see the answer keys)

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