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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what time of day did Ashton-Warner "teach" the Golden Section?
(a) Between 12 and 1.
(b) Between 1 and 2.
(c) Between 2 and 3.
(d) Between 9 and 10.

3. What short word did Ashton-Warner say (in "Maori Transitional Readers") was used by Maori at the end or beginning of most spoken sentences?
(a) Nei.
(b) Leh.
(c) Eh.
(d) So.

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

5. What did the students do with their cards after they were handed out?
(a) They wrote stories using the words.
(b) They read the words silently to themselves.
(c) They paired up with other students and taught each other the words.
(d) They read the words to the teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did the spelling period last?

2. What color ears did Ashton-Warner say she sometimes saw in children's illustrations?

3. What did the students do with the new words put up on the blackboard each morning?

4. Where did Ashton-Warner say many classrooms grow seeds for indoor study?

5. What word did Mohi pick as his first key word?

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