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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 The Island.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mafatu decide to do this?
(a) To get away from those who tease him.
(b) In order to have a better relationship with his father.
(c) To be more helpful.
(d) In order to prove his worth as a fisherman.

2. With what is Mafatu suddenly filled?
(a) Anger.
(b) Fear.
(c) Resolve.
(d) Hunger.

3. What is a moto tabu?
(a) His favorite phrase.
(b) A prayer.
(c) A Forbidden Island.
(d) A type of food.

4. Why does Mafatu's mother take him out to the barrier reef?
(a) To look for his father.
(b) To look for sea urchins.
(c) To catch fish.
(d) To swim through the coral.

5. What is Mafatu afraid will disappear, if he takes his eyes off of it?
(a) Kivi.
(b) The wedge of land rising out of the sea.
(c) Uri's body.
(d) His father's canoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?

2. How does Mafatu fall asleep?

3. Why did he initially think that Maui had led him to this island?

4. Suddenly, what does the bird do?

5. How does Mafatu react when he finally realizes how truly isolated he is?

(see the answer key)

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