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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Mother Waters and Brother Whales" and "Island Currents".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What creatures comes near the boat when Leif is unconscious in "Mother Waters and Brother Whales"?
(a) Whales.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Turtles.
(d) Sharks.

2. In "The Men Who Lost Their Shadows," when does Leif start vomiting on his trip with Little Carl?
(a) Almost evening of the second day of his journey.
(b) Morning of the second day.
(c) Noon of the second day.
(d) Mid-afternoon of the second day.

3. What birds does Leif hear when he wakes after the first night of his and Little Carl's journey?
(a) Blue jays.
(b) Crows.
(c) Ravens.
(d) Sparrows.

4. What does Leif call the song he wants to sing for Little Carl?
(a) Fighting Song.
(b) Overcoming Song.
(c) Strength Song.
(d) Getting Up Song.

5. What is the only thought that Leif has at the beginning of "Mother Waters and Brother Whales"?
(a) That he is dead.
(b) That he is sick.
(c) Of the sea.
(d) Of the death ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Mother Waters and Brother Whales," what does Leif hear that seeps into his unconsciousness?

2. What shape is on the prow of Leif's canoe?

3. How many times do Leif and Little Carl stop on the first day after they leave the fish camp?

4. If Leif did his chores wrong, what was his punishment?

5. What would Leif cook for the sailors to eat?

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