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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life in A Maori School, 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ashton-Warner approach spelling after the students wrote new words on the blackboard?
(a) She had the students spell the words from other students.
(b) She asked all of the students to spell all of the words.
(c) She allowed students to pick a word to spell if they wanted to.
(d) She had each student write the spellings down for a test.

2. How long did the reading period last?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 45 minutes.
(d) 25 minutes.

3. In what season was the story of the Little Red Hen told?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.

4. Which of the following did NOT affect classroom tone, according to Ashton-Warner?
(a) The personality of the teacher.
(b) The method used.
(c) The tone of the surrounding community.
(d) The personality of the children.

5. What was the snail nicknamed?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Sally.
(c) Seven.
(d) Stevie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What size were the cards Ashton-Warner used for the key vocabulary words?

2. What teacher did Ashton-Warner describe as being on the "high mountain" at the beginning of "Workbook"?

3. How did Ashton-Warner react after the "June incident"?

4. What did Ashton-Warner do with the key vocabulary words that were forgotten the next day?

5. To what animal was Ashton-Warner handed over in a Maori child's made-up story?

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