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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1 Flight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else taunts him?
(a) The fish.
(b) The sea.
(c) His mother, in his dreams.
(d) The tribal warriors.

2. How does Mafatu feel about the sea?
(a) Fearless.
(b) Fear.
(c) Unsure.
(d) Excited.

3. What do the other fishermen do after turning their canoes around?
(a) They count their catch.
(b) They head for the safety of dry land.
(c) They find a new place to fish.
(d) They slowly head back home.

4. Years later, what is Mafatu left wondering?
(a) When he will see his mother again.
(b) Where his mother has gone.
(c) Why his mother stayed on the sea.
(d) How he is ever going to become a fisherman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mafatu resolved to do?

2. What does Mafatu hear some of the other boys calling his crafty work?

3. What makes Mafatu feel all but worthless?

4. What does Mafatu's mother finally decide to do?

5. What danger do they survive?

(see the answer key)

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