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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. How does Mafatu feel?
(a) Worried.
(b) Content.
(c) Isolated.
(d) Excited.

2. What does Mafatu's experience with the sea tell him?
(a) There is a school of fish below him.
(b) The sharks are circling him.
(c) He can drink the water.
(d) There is a storm coming.

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

4. What has happened when Mafatu attempts to overcome his fear?
(a) He does not have the skills to overcome his fear.
(b) Everyone laughs at him.
(c) He is overcome by the power of the sea to intimidate him.
(d) He is only successful for a little while.

5. What does Mafatu's mother decide to do?
(a) Send Mafatu with the other men.
(b) Join the other canoes.
(c) Find a new fishing spot.
(d) Brave the elements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mafatu realize when he is shocked into full awareness by the cold water?

2. From what is Mafatu getting no relief?

3. When morning comes, who is with Mafatu?

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

5. What happens eventually and gradually?

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