Comprehension Quiz

At the beginning of the movie, who retells the story of Maui?

• Moana

• Moana's mother, Sina

• Moana's father, Tui

• Moana's grandmother, Tala

Concern for the island arises because...

• the fisherman don't catch fish

• the coconuts are rotten

• both of these

• neither of these

Moana's grandmother takes her to the hidden cave so that Moana can discover that...

• Moana's father isn't the true chief

• her people were voyagers

• Moana's grandfather loved Moana very much

• all of these

Maui teaches Moana how to __________.

• cook

• fish

• sail

• hunt

What does "reserved" mean in the sentence: "She was reserved at the party, speaking very little to the guests"?

• Booked

• Quiet and restrained in manner

• Excited

• Confused

What does "entitled" mean in the sentence: "She felt entitled to a day off after working so hard"?

• Named

• Believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

• Required

• Given

What does it mean to "acknowledge" someone's contribution?

• To ignore it completely.

• To recognize and admit the importance or existence of that contribution.

After Moana returns home, how does she change the fate of her people?

• She restores the fish to the Ocean.

• She heals the coconut trees.

• She leads them as voyagers once again.

• She becomes the chief after the death of her father.

What does the term "insatiable" mean as used to describe Alex's curiosity in the passage?

• Easily satisfied

• Impossible to satisfy

• Mildly curious

• Temporarily interested

In the passage, what does the word "daunting" suggest about the challenge Alex faced with the massive door?

• Complicated and intimidating

• Simple and easy

• Familiar and ordinary

• Exciting and thrilling