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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life in A Maori School, 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Ashton-Warner describe the vocabulary in most set early readers?
(a) Unrealistic.
(b) Dead.
(c) Too happy.
(d) Boring.

2. To what children's classic did Ashton-Warner refer when writing about books not read in her classroom?
(a) Treasure Island.
(b) Winnie the Pooh.
(c) Alice in Wonderland.
(d) Peter Pan.

3. Which student did Ashton-Warner say was one of her brightest and most sensitive, despite the poor handwriting?
(a) Seven.
(b) Mark.
(c) Matawhero.
(d) Puki.

4. What superhero was included in the list of student words in "Organic Reading"?
(a) Spiderman.
(b) Superman.
(c) Wonderwoman.
(d) Batman.

5. What story was Ashton-Warner asked to read while trying to get the child to nap?
(a) Red Riding Hood.
(b) Hansel and Gretel.
(c) Cinderella.
(d) The Blue Jug.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ashton-Warner keep on hand to repair the student books?

2. In what season was the story of the Little Red Hen told?

3. What is a "marae?"

4. What philosopher said that language must precede a nation's formation?

5. How did Ashton-Warner react to Matawhero's attack on the other student?

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