Maui- Polynesian Mythology

In Maui the Revelator of Birds, Maui created the ___________ with no help from anyone else.

• Hawiian Islands

• Soloman Islands

• Island of Samoa

For everyone besides Maui, the songs of the birds are understood to be ___________ singing.

• the heavens

• Oliana

• unseen creatures

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From where did Maui get fire?

• in the corral reef

• from the secrets of the keepers of the fire

• from the volcano goddess

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Which of these is a theme of "Maui Revelator of Birds"?

• The wonders of nature can be dangerous when not taken seriously

• Keeping things to yourself is always best

• The beauty of birds and their songs are one of nature's gifts to human beings.

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Where did the story of Maui roping the sun originate?

• Maori mythology

• Hawaiian Mythology

• Greek Mythology

Reread the Hawaiian myth," Defeating the Long Eel" (IID). In this myth, which character archetype does the eel represent?

• the mentor

• the shadow

• the hero

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Which character trait best describes Maui in "Maui the Lost Son"?

• determined

• insecure

• funny

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Which story is NOT part of Maori Mythology?

• Maui and the Fish

• Maui Brings Fire to the World

• Creation of Hawaii

According to the native tradition of Hawaiian Mythology, how di\d the island of Maui, Hawaii get its name?

• It's named after the culture hero Maui if Hawaiian Mythology

• It's named after the Disney character

• It's name for the son of Hawaii's discoverer

Which of these things did Maui NOT do?

• Created the Hawaiian Islands

• Lassoed the sun to make the days longer

• Killed a three headed monster

• Brought fire to the world

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