Chapter 5 Comprehension Quiz "Call It Courage"

1. Why was Mafatu caught unaware that the eaters-of-man had returned to the island?

• The eaters-of-man came to the backside of the island.

• He had not gone to the lookout on the plateau the day before.

• Mafatu slept in the cave and could not hear their return.

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2. The eaters-of-man were armed with ----.

• axes

• knives

• spears

• war clubs

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3. One advantage Mafatu had over the eater-of-man who were chasing him down the trail was ----.

• he was smaller

• he could run fast

• he knew the trail

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4. Mafatu ran ----.

• to his canoe

• to the cave

• down the beach

• to his hut

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5. How many warriors chased Mafatu?

• 5

• 10

• 60

• 20

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6. What guided Mafatu home?

• three stars

• the sun

• wind

• god of the sea

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7. How did Mafatu know that the land ahead of him was Hikueru?

• He saw his family on the beach.

• He recognized its jagged shoreline.

• Kivi flew ahead of him to the lagoon.

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8. How did Mafatu's father react to Mafatu coming home?

• He told him to leave.

• He called him Stout heart.

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