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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life in a Maori School, 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the "game" in which children said what frightened them, what was Seven afraid of?
(a) Skeletons.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Worms.
(d) Ghosts.

2. How much money had been lost in poker and beer by the parent of one student, in the section "Composition"?
(a) 84 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 95 pounds.
(d) 67 pounds.

3. What activity was NOT included under the 2:10-3 p.m. time slot under "Daily Rhythm"?
(a) Standard Reading.
(b) Creative Writing.
(c) Supplementary Reading.
(d) Standard Vocabulary.

4. What did Brian mean by the term he used to describe the bus in his story?
(a) Falling apart.
(b) Worn-out.
(c) Huge.
(d) Rackety.

5. Which student wrote about his father hitting his mother in her face in "Compositions"?
(a) Matawhero.
(b) Riti.
(c) Makere.
(d) Rongo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ashton-Warner call the most "comely word" in the language?

2. What color shirt did Ashton-Warner wear while facing bad situations?

3. How were the chairs arranged for the reading and exchange period?

4. How long did the spelling period last?

5. How many fancy-dress costumes did Ashton-Warner own?

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