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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2 The Sea.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Mafatu pray?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Maui, Goddess of the Fisherman.
(c) His mother.
(d) Moana, the Sea God.

2. How does Mafatu's mother respond to the fishermen?
(a) She heeds their warning.
(b) She laughs at them.
(c) She pays them no attention.
(d) She changes her mind and follows them.

3. Why is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?
(a) His father worries about him.
(b) There are too many fishermen.
(c) He is perceived to be a bringer of bad luck.
(d) He is not skilled enough to fish.

4. What does Mafatu wonder about his father, Tavana Nui?
(a) If he would be upset, once he realizes his son is missing.
(b) If he will be angry with him.
(c) If he will follow him.
(d) It he will be relieved that his son has left.

5. Who treats Mafatu poorly?
(a) His father and the other children in the village.
(b) His teachers.
(c) The other children.
(d) His step-mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what does Mafatu drink?

2. What gives them relief from the heat?

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

4. Against what do the fishermen warn her?

5. Why does Mafatu wonder how he could be a brave leader?

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