Mon: Response to Text

 Māui and the Sun

Instructions: 

Highlight the correct answer for each question.

Write an answer if required

Questions:

1. What was the reason Māui’s brothers gave about the sunlight?

Answer: There wasn't enough time to do their chores.

2. When Māui said he could tame the sun what did his brothers do at his announcement?

      a) They applauded him b) They patted him on the back 

      c) They gave him a cake d) They laughed at him 

3.What did Māui instruct his brothers whanau to collect?

1. Kina b) Hay

      c)  Harakeke d) Ropes

 

4. Describe what Māui did with the harakeke:

Answer: He tied them one by one all together to make a gigantic net.

5. Where did Māui and his brothers hide waiting for the sun to awaken?

1. In caves and behind trees b) Under trees

      c)  In the lake d) In caves

6. What is the Māori name for the sun?

Answer: Tamnuitera

7. What did Māui use to attack the sun?

1. His hook b) His magical jaw bone

      c) His brothers d) Harakeke

8) Describe the argument between Tamanuiterā and Māui:

Answer: Tamnuitera was angry at Maui for trapping him. Maui was furious at Tamnuitera for flying quickly across the sky.

9) How did Māui’s brothers smile?

       a) with pride b) with jealousy 

       c) with love d) with kindness

10) Describe what happened with the sun after that day:

Answer: Now the sun flies slower across the sky.

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