Call It Courage Chapter 5 "Homeward"

1. Why was Mafatu caught unaware that the eaters-of-man had returned to the island?
a) The eaters-of-man came to the backside of the island.
b) He had not gone to the lookout on the plateau the day before.
c) Mafatu slept in the cave and could not hear their return.

2. The eaters-of-man were armed with ----.
a) axes
b) knives
c) spears
d) war clubs

3. One advantage Mafatu had over the eater-of-man who were chasing him down the trail was ----.
a) he was smaller
b) he could run fast
c) he knew the trail

4. Mafatu ran ----.
a) to his canoe
b) to the cave
c) down the beach
d) to his hut

5. How many warriors chased Mafatu?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 60
d) 20

6. What guided Mafatu home?
a) three stars
b) the sun
c) wind
d) god of the sea

7. How did Mafatu know that the land ahead of him was Hikueru?
a) He saw his family on the beach.
b) He recognized its jagged shoreline.
c) Kivi flew ahead of him to the lagoon.

8. How did Mafatu's father react to Mafatu coming home?
a) He told him to leave.
b) He called him Stout heart.



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1. (b)
2. (d)
3. (c)
4. (a)
5. (c)
6. (a)
7. (c)
8. (b)