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Call It Courage
Call It Courage
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This is a review of the novel Call It Courage to be used when finished reading.
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1
Which award did the book
Call It Courage
win in 1941?
The Nobel Prize
The Newberry Medal
The Caldecott Medal
The National Book Award
2
Why did Mafatu decide to leave Hikueru?
to search for the sea god
because he felt like an outcast
to find an island with more food
to hide from his parents
3
How did Mafatu know the eaters of men had arrived on his island?
he heard their drums
he saw the smoke from their fire
they stole his canoe
he saw footprints in the sand
4
What did Mafatu see around the sacred altar?
coral
jewels
bones
tools
5
What change did the people of Hikueru notice when they saw Mafatu?
He was wearing a crown.
He had courage and confidence.
He was wearing the clothing of a new tribe.
He had a broken arm.
6
What helped Mafatu escape from the eaters of men?
the powerful waves
the wind
a strong ocean current
Uri, his dog
7
Which animal attacked Mafatu when he was underwater retrieving his dropped knife?
a hammer head shark
an eel
a stingray
an octopus
8
Who are Mafatu's companions on his voyage?
Tatu, the seagull
Kivi, the albatross
Uri, the dog
Moana, the sea turtle
9
Who is the author of
Call It Courage
?
J.K. Rowling
Armstrong Sperry
Rudyard Kipling
Jack London
10
What did Mafatu make his new canoe out of?
palm leaves and mud
a fallen tamanu tree
bamboo and vines
tree bark and whale bones
11
What characteristic is most valued by the Polynesians?
courage
fear
compassion
intelligence
12
What is the name of Mafatu's home island?
Polynesia
Maui
Tekoto
Hikueru
13
What caused the death of Mafatu's mother?
a storm
a shark
a snake bite
a disease
14
What name did Mafatu's father give to him?
Mighty Wave
Young Chief
Stout Heart
Swift Wind
15
Which body of water is the setting of this story?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Mississippi River
16
How is the new island different from Hikueru?
4 tribes live there
it is flat and dry
it is surrounded by sharks
it has a high peak
17
Who is Tavana Nui?
Mafatu's uncle
Mafatu's father
the god of the sea
Mafatu's only friend
18
What did Mafatu plan to kill with his spear?
an octopus
a goat
a wild boar
a shark
19
Why did Mafatu yell at Moana, the sea god?
to blame Moana for his mother's death
to tell Moana that he is still afraid
to tell Moana that he is no longer afraid
to ask for Moana's help
20
How did Mafatu know which direction to sail?
he used his compass
he had a map
he followed his bird Kivi
he used the stars to guide him
21
Why did Mafatu jump into the water when the shark was there?
to save his dog, Uri
to retrieve his necklace
to protect his fishing trap
to look for a pearl
22
Which of the following items is
NOT
lost during the storm at sea?
his knife
his country's flag
his pareau
his spear
23
What did Mafatu make with the boar tusks?
a knife for hunting
a weapon for defending himself
a necklace to prove his courage
a cooking tool
24
Who greeted Mafatu when he arrived home?
his teacher, Paui
his father, Tavana Nui
his sister, Akila
his uncle, Ceia
25
Why does Mafatu climb to the high plateau each day?
to plant his crops
to watch for the eaters of men
to practice his climbing skills
to sleep
