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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Creative Teaching, 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the illustrations accompanying "Organic Writing," what fatal accident did one child claim had happened to him?
(a) He was murdered.
(b) He died in a car accident.
(c) He died of cancer.
(d) He drowned.

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

3. How long did Ashton-Warner give the students each day to write their stories?
(a) A half-hour.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) An hour.

4. Which student's parents fought frequently and violently at night?
(a) Mohi.
(b) Puki.
(c) Seven.
(d) Rangi.

5. What was the condition of the student-made books after several reading sessions?
(a) They were in tatters.
(b) They were in fair condition.
(c) They were in pristine condition.
(d) They were lost.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ashton-Warner's response to the problems with the set early readers?

2. How long were most of the "stories" written by the students at the beginning of school?

3. What did the students do with their cards after they were handed out?

4. What was the most powerful word under the "fear" category?

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

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