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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. What interesting word did Brian use to describe a bus in his story?
(a) Jalopy.
(b) Public.
(c) Double-decker.
(d) Jeep.

2. How long were Ashton-Warner's seven-year-old students able to write?
(a) Full page stories.
(b) Ten sentences.
(c) Three page stories.
(d) Two or three paragraphs.

3. How did Ashton-Warner describe the energy released during the spelling period in "The Mechanics of Teaching Organic Spelling"?
(a) Energizing.
(b) Exhilerating.
(c) Chaotic.
(d) Frightening.

4. What instrument did the seven-year-old twins play after the event for Kahu?
(a) Drums.
(b) Ukelele.
(c) Guitar.
(d) Piano.

5. What did Mrs. Cutter send to Ashton-Warner in "Life in a Maori School, 1"?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Chocolates.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What "univited insect" was NOT seen in the classroom?

2. What was the condition of the student-made books after several reading sessions?

3. Which of the following did NOT affect classroom tone, according to Ashton-Warner?

4. At what time of day did Ashton-Warner "teach" the Golden Section?

5. At what time did the students turn to the new words during the "intake period"?

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