ELA 9 1st Semester Final Exam Part 1 (Lit. Text Hula)

Front

What is the main focus of the story in 'Lit. Text Hula'?

Back

The lives of Maia and her friends as professional hula dancers.

Front

What does 'kapu' refer to in the context of Maia's hālau?

Back

A set of rules governing behavior.

Front

How did Maia and her friends get along during their training?

Back

They got along well.

Front

What can we infer about the students' feelings towards graduation in Maia's hālau?

Back

The students are excited for graduation as evidenced by their enthusiastic participation in traditions and rituals.

Front

What is the significance of discipline in Maia's hālau?

Back

Students must follow the kapu, which includes rules like punctuality.

Front

Define 'hālau' in the context of Hawaiian culture.

Back

A hālau is a school or group that teaches traditional Hawaiian arts, including hula.

Front

What role does tradition play in Maia's hālau?

Back

Tradition is central to the students' training and graduation, fostering a sense of community and identity.

Front

What is the meaning of 'kumu hula'?

Back

A kumu hula is a hula teacher or instructor.

Front

Explain the term 'ʻōlapa'.

Back

ʻŌlapa means 'agile ones' and refers to beginner dancers in hula.

Front

What does the phrase 'huge proponent of punctuality' imply about the kumu hula?

Back

It implies that the kumu hula values and enforces strict adherence to time.