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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. Where has a current formed?
(a) On the other side of the reef.
(b) By the shoulder of the reef passage.
(c) Around her canoe.
(d) By the other canoes.

2. What does Mafatu now realize about himself?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He misses his tribe.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He is no longer afraid.

3. What is Mafatu resolved to do?
(a) Run away.
(b) Never to return to Hikueru unless he is successful in his pursuit.
(c) Tell the boys what he thinks of their work.
(d) Continue doing what he loves.

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 follow him.
(c) If he will be angry with him.
(d) It he will be relieved that his son has left.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mafatu's mother take him out to the barrier reef?

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

3. Why is Mafatu relegated to the shoreline?

4. What is Mafatu afraid will disappear, if he takes his eyes off of it?

5. What does Mafatu's mother decide to do?

(see the answer key)

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