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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Mother Waters and Brother Whales" and "Island Currents".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," how does the canoe move across the water when creatures are pushing it?
(a) Like a leaf.
(b) Like pollen.
(c) Life a flower.
(d) Like a feather.

2. When Leif tires during his search for an island in "Island Current," what does he do?
(a) Pulls into an inlet and sleeps.
(b) Pulls the canoe on the shore and sleeps in a thicket.
(c) Splashes water on his face and eats some salmon.
(d) Dozes and drifts.

3. What does Leif call the song he wants to sing for Little Carl?
(a) Strength Song.
(b) Getting Up Song.
(c) Fighting Song.
(d) Overcoming Song.

4. In "The Men Who Lost Their Shadows," when does Leif start vomiting on his trip with Little Carl?
(a) Morning of the second day.
(b) Noon of the second day.
(c) Almost evening of the second day of his journey.
(d) Mid-afternoon of the second day.

5. What shape is on the prow of Leif's canoe?
(a) Flower.
(b) Bee.
(c) Head with spirit eyes.
(d) Bird.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the child fed in "The Saga of Sea Child"?

2. What covers the island where Leif buries Little Carl?

3. What would Leif cook for the sailors to eat?

4. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what does Leif hear that seeps into his unconsciousness?

5. How does Leif clean the canoe after he regains consciousness?

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