Māui and the Sun

Instructions:

Highlight the correct answer for each question.

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Questions:

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

Answer: The sun went to fast across the sky and they didn’t have 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 asked his whanau to collect as much harakeke as possible and taught them how to weave ropes then tied them together to make a big net and said his karakia over the ropes.

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: Tamanuitera was furious and started throwing fire and roaring at the brothers while Maui started chanting his magical karakia.

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: Tamanuitera knew he was defeated so from that day he started moving slowly across the sky.