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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life in a Maori School, 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what natural phenomenon does the term "Golden Section" refer?
(a) Wave patterns.
(b) Plant growth.
(c) Leaf patterns.
(d) Animal growth.

3. What is a "taiaha"?
(a) A wooden spear.
(b) A totem pole.
(c) A flint knife.
(d) A protective shield.

4. How did Ashton-Warner describe the worst assistant she ever had in the classroom?
(a) The girl insisted on a quiet classroom.
(b) The girl spoke incessantly about herself.
(c) The girl insisted on reprimanding the students.
(d) The girl told the students what to write.

5. What was Helen Keller's first word?
(a) Water.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Pump.
(d) Mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many fancy-dress costumes did Ashton-Warner own?

2. What position did Matawhero's grandfather hold?

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

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

5. Although fear and sex were identified as two main instincts, what word did Ashton-Warner say was missing from the beginning Maori readers?

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