Context Clues Quiz

The sea could be a dangerous and threatening place. Not surprisingly, Mafatu felt apprehension about the sea. apprehension:

As Mafatu discovered how resourceful he was, his courage grew. He realized how his skillful way of handling problems helped him survive. resourceful:

He was solitary, but being alone did not keep him from finding food and shelter. solitary:

A diet of fruit alone was insufficient. Mafatu built a fish trap so that he could get enough food to remain strong. insufficient:

Some stealthy sea creature was raiding Mafatu's fish trap. It raided as a sly fox might rob a farmer's chicken pen. stealthy:

Mafatu knew he had to avert future attacks on his fish trap. If he could not stop the hammerhead from taking his fish, he would starve. avert:

It was imperative that Mafatu have a strong weapon to fight the hammerhead. He had to finish carving the whalebone knife. imperative: