Chapter 19 Questions

Chapter 19

1. Why did Puhala’s mother wait so long to return to her son?

2. What did Puhala’s mother bring to her son?

3. What is meant by, “Passion is your strength, impatience your worst enemy.”

4. Where did Puhala’s mother get the shark tooth?

5. Why did Puhala’s mother want him to wear the shark tooth?

6. Did the village take Puhala seriously about his warning concerning the Matu?

7. Did the king make Puhala a kahuna? If not, why not?