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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 has rooted Mafatu to the ground?
(a) A branch.
(b) Uri's growl.
(c) Fear.
(d) Quick sand.

2. When does the tree fall to the ground?
(a) When it yields to Mafatu pulling on the rope.
(b) When the fire has burned through the trunk.
(c) When a strong wind blows.
(d) When it yields to his weight.

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

4. Why is Mafatu not ready to find food?
(a) He is not yet strong enough to climb one of the many coconut trees on the island.
(b) He is afraid of the island.
(c) He does not know how to catch food.
(d) He does not know where to look for food.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does he notice as he begins ripping leaves from a banana tree?

2. What swallows the fish Mafatu has caught?

3. What frightens Mafatu?

4. About what is Mafatu unsure?

5. Who used to slide down a lava slide in banana leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mafatu resolve to do each day?

2. Why does Mafatu become frightened?

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

4. What does the spearhead symbolize?

5. What is his victory?

6. What are the first steps in making a canoe in Mafatu's culture?

7. What does Mafatu do when his canoe is complete?

8. How does Mafatu act like a child?

9. What will happen if he could kill the pig?

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

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