Maui and the sun

 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: because the days were too short.

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 cuttes it and made it into a 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:   Tamanuitera

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: to move the son slowelly =

9) How did Māui’s brothers smile?

       a) with pride b) with jealousy 

       c) with love d) with kindness