Call It Courage

What genre is Call It Courage?

• Biography

• Nonficton

• Realistic Fiction

• Traditional Fiction (or folklore)

What does Mafatu's name mean?

• Strong boy

• Good fisherman

• Stout heart

• Stout lungs

What did these people believe was the most important characteristic of a man?

• Courage

• Confidence

• Humility

• Strength

Who is the main character?

• Mafatu

• Tavana Nui

• Kivi

• Uri

Who was the main character's father?

• Uri

• Mafatu

• Kivi

• Tavana Nui

Why did Mafatu leave the island?

• He wanted to explore the world

• He loved to sail

• his fellow islanders were physically beating on him

• to prove his courage to everyone

What does Mafatu learn to do instead of fish?

• hunt for animals

• make spears, fish hooks & lines, and nets

• cook for the clan

• read and tell stories

How did Mafatu react to seeing the wild boar?

• He trapped it

  so it wouldn't

  come after him

• He was scared

  and ran away

• He made a spear and killed it

• Uri killed it for him

What is the primary theme of 'Call It Courage'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Adventure

• C) Courage

• D) Betrayal

Which animal accompanies Mafatu on his journey?

• A) A dog

• B) A bird

• C) A cat

• D) A fish