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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. What does Mafatu use to cauterize the wound on his leg?
(a) Wild limes.
(b) Aloe.
(c) Eucalyptus.
(d) Mud.

2. When does Mafatu climb up into the branches of the tree?
(a) As the tree is falling.
(b) After the tree has fallen.
(c) Before he fells the tree.
(d) When the fire has almost burned through the trunk of the tree.

3. What does Mafatu begin to take care of?
(a) Building his canoe.
(b) Taking care of Uri.
(c) The other myriad tasks that need doing.
(d) Finding food.

4. What does Mafatu decide to explore?
(a) The beach.
(b) The other side of this island.
(c) The sea.
(d) His side of the island.

5. He has faced a fear and come out unharmed. What is this?
(a) It is a victory.
(b) A shock.
(c) A gift.
(d) A surpise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What symbolizes the courage it took to approach the sacred idol and seize what he needed?

2. How does he feel after building a fire?

3. What startles Mafatu?

4. Where are fish hooks made from bone, coconut-shell bowls, an extra clothing garment made waterproof for wet weather, and a coil of sennit found?

5. How has Majatu conquered another fear when saving his dog?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is his victory?

2. How does Mafatu act like a child?

3. What happens when Mafatu and Uri are on the raft?

4. How does Mafatu go about making a raft? Why is the raft important?

5. What does Mafatu find in the clearing?

6. What does Mafatu spot at the sacred platform? Why does he need it?

7. How does Mafatu realize there are humans nearby?

8. What wakes him the next morning?

9. What does Mafatu remember and believe when he wakes up the next morning?

10. Why does Mafatu become frightened?

(see the answer keys)

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