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WorksheetsCall it Courage Test Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Call it Courage is based on a legend from the people in…
Native American tribes
The Middle East
The South Pacific islands
The author, Armstrong Sperry, was greatly influenced by…
Politics and governments
Stories of sea travel from around the world
His religious beliefs
The setting of the story is…
Long ago, on the island Hikueru
Present-day, on the island Hikueru
Sometime in the future, on the island of Hikueru
How did Mafatu develop his fear of the sea?
He saw a disturbing vision as a child.
He was attacked by a shark while fishing.
He was caught in a storm at sea and his mom died.
What is the character trait that is very important to the people of Hikueru?
cleverness
fearlessness
wisdom
At the end of Chapter 1, Mafatu decides to leave Hikueru. What is his motivation?
He wants to prove he has courage.
He wants to find a new tribe and start a new life.
He hopes to become a successful fisherman.
What was Mafatu’s source for food and water while at sea?
Bananas
Green drinking nuts
Breadfruit
How does Hikueru differ in appearance from the new island he discovers?
The population of the new island is much larger than Hikueru.
Hikueru is much larger in size than the new island.
Hikueru is flat; the new island is mountainous.
Who is Moana, and how does Mafatu feel towards him?
God of fishermen; Mafatu worships him
God of fishermen; Mafatu fears him
God of the sea; Mafatu fears him
God of the sea; Mafatu loves him
What does Mafatu means when he describes the island as a “Smoking Island”?
This means it is an optical illusion.
This means it is a volcanic island.
This means it is full of factories and fire.
What is around the statue that Mafatu sees?
An old whale skeleton
Bones of dogs and wild animals
Burned human bones
What is the significance of the statue?
It represented the culture of all Polynesians.
It is the idol of the cannibals.
It represented Moana, the sea god.
Which of the following is NOT a survival skill that Mafatu uses to help survive on the island?
Making fire for cooking
Making fish nets and weapons
Having Uri and Kivi with him
What does the boar’s tooth necklace symbolize?
Mafatu has great courage.
Mafatu fears the ocean.
Mafatu failed a task.
Why did Mafatu climb the flat rock to his lookout each day?
It was necessary in order to hunt wild boar.
He needed an activity to occupy his time.
It was his lookout for the eaters-of-men.
Why does Mafatu have to flee the island?
He has a vision that his father is in trouble.
His canoe is ready and he needs to return.
The eaters-of-men chase him.
At the end of his journey, what does Mafatu say to Moana?
He prays to Moana for safe travel.
He pleads with Moana to not kill him.
He says he is no longer afraid and laughs at Moana.
How does Tavana Nui react to Mafatu’s arrival?
At first he does not recognize Mafatu, but then he declares his pride in his son.
He falls down and collapses from the shock of seeing Mafatu alive.
He thinks that Mafatu is an invader from another land.
