Chapter 1
What is Mafatu afraid of?
The Sea / Water
What animal does Mafatu bring with him on his journey?
His dog, Uri.
What does Mafatu build to help him service?
A shelter and tools
Who greets Mafatu when he returns home?
His father, Tavana Nui
What are the names of the two dogs at My Tutor Connection?
Rosey and Renegade
What happened to Mafatu's mother?
She died during a storm while saving Mafatu
What happens to Mafatu's canoe during the storm?
What does Mafatu kill to prove his bravery?
A wild boar
How do the villagers react to Mafatu's return? (provide the specific examples from the chapter)
Shocked AND impressed
What state is Mrs. Harwood from?
Hawaii
What do the other boys on the island call Mafatu?
Stout Heart
What is the name of Mafatu's albatross?
Kivi
What tool does Mafatu make from a whale bone?
A knife
How does Mafatu's father respond to his son's transformation?
He is proud! He finally sees Mafatu as brave.
What time does the official school day start and end at My Tutor Connection?
9:00 and 2:00
What does Mafatu decide to do to prove his courage?
Set out, alone, into the sea.
What does Mafatu find that shows the island might be dangerous?
A sacred place with human bones and idols
What kind of "people" does Mafatu think are on the island?
Cannibals
What does Mafatu bring back as proof of his journey?
His tools and the boar's tusk
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What natural event from Mafatu's childhood caused his fear?
A hurricane that killed his mother
How does Mafatu surivie the storm and reach land?
How does Mafatu's attitude toward fear begin to change in this chapter?
He starts to feel pride and confidence in his ability to survive alone.
At the beginning of Chapter 4, what time of day does Mafatu return to Hikeuru?
Dawn (for a high five -- why do you think the author chose dawn as the time of day he returned?)
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