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Mighty Maui

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Mighty Maui game quiz
"According to Maori mythology, New Zealand's history revolves around Maui. How much do you know about mighty Maui? If you don't know the story, I have given a brief outline on Maori mythology. Read it and enjoy!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. According to the story of "Maui's Fish," what is the North Island?
    Maui's home
    Maui's waka
    Maui's fish
    Maui's hook


2. What is the South Island said to be in the tale of "Maui's Fish"?
    Maui's fish
    Maui's hook
    Maui's spear
    Maui's waka


3. What did Maui use as bait when he caught his fish?
    Tuna(eel)
    His dead grandfather
    His brother's flesh
    Blood from his nose


4. Who did Maui catch with ropes made of flax?
    Hina-uri
    Tane
    Ra
    Rangi


5. Why was Maui raised by Rangi?
    His sister wanted to kill him
    His father was jealous of him
    His mother thought he was dead
    Rangi was his father


6. Who was Maui's mother?
    Ra
    Rangi
    Taranga
    Tane


7. What did Maui do to Hine-ura's husband?
    Killed him
    Turned him into a dog
    Sold him to Rangi
    Used him as bait to catch Ra


8. How did Maui almost die?
    Fighting Rangi
    Stealing fire from Mahuika
    Fighting Taranga
    Climbing on Ra


9. What is Tane the god of?
    Women and faith
    The sky
    Fire
    Maleness and the forest


10. Who killed Maui?
    Hina-ura
    Hemi
    Taranga
    Hine


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Compiled Jun 28 12