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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. How many "halves" did the girls' basketball team play?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

2. What was one bird NOT mentioned as being seen outside the school?
(a) Robin.
(b) Mynah.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Duck.

3. What did Seven allegedly use to attack Wi?
(a) A knife.
(b) A gun.
(c) A mallet.
(d) An axe.

4. What was the snail nicknamed?
(a) Stevie.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Sally.
(d) Seven.

5. What did Brian mean by the term he used to describe the bus in his story?
(a) Falling apart.
(b) Worn-out.
(c) Huge.
(d) Rackety.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students, according to the university professor quoted in "The Unlived Life," are capable of creative thought?

2. What was the maximum number of children Ashton-Warner felt a teacher could give individual attention to?

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

4. How many Maori readers did Aston-Warner hand-print?

5. What author, quoted by Ashton-Warner, advocated hitting children as punishment?

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