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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life in a Maori School, 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Peter weigh?
(a) 14 stone.
(b) 15 stone.
(c) 18 stone.
(d) 16 stone.

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

3. What color were the sports pullovers the basketball players were knitting for themselves?
(a) Red.
(b) Orange.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

4. Which student stumbled on the words "Come," "look," and "and"?
(a) Gay.
(b) Rangi.
(c) Matawhero.
(d) Seven.

5. How long did the reading period last?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 25 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ashton-Warner react after the "June incident"?

2. What is a "pa"?

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

4. To what children's classic did Ashton-Warner refer when writing about books not read in her classroom?

5. Which student's parents fought frequently and violently at night?

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