The Whale Rider

What is the name of the main protagonist in "The Whale Rider"?

• Nanny Flowers

• Koro

• Paikea

• Rawiri

What country is "The Whale Rider" set in?

• Australia

• Japan

• New Zealand

• Hawaii

What does the bike symbolise in "The Whale Rider"?

• A way of getting home from school

• The connection between Koro and Pie

• The lack of public transport

• That they are poor

What does the rope represent in "The Whale Rider"?

• Pai is the leader of the Maori tribe

• Koro accepts Pai as the leader

• The leader should always be a male

• Women should never be leaders

What does the conflict between traditional whaling and modern conservation efforts represent in the novel?

• The inevitable victory of modern methods

• The challenge of balancing progress with heritage

• The harmful impact of traditional practices

• The superiority of ancient wisdom over contemporary knowledge

What role does the whale play in understanding the character of Marcus?

• It represents his fear of the unknown.

• It symbolizes his connection to nature and traditional values.

• It is a metaphor for his aggression and anger.

• It signifies his desire to leave the village.

What do the whales symbolise in "The Whale Rider"?

• The tribe

• The ocean

• New Zealand

• The past

Who gives a voiceover at the start of "The Whale Rider"?

• Koro

• Pai

• Nanny Flowers

• Rawiri

Who becomes the chief at the end of the film?

• Pai

• Rawiri

• Porourangi

• Hemi

Why does Koro tell Pai to leave the beach when the whales are washed up?

• He thinks that she is the cause of the tribes problems

• He is worried that she will get hurt

• She won't be able to help

• He wants her to help at home