Quiz on Maui the Demigod

Maui is a demigod known in many Polynesian cultures, including Hawaiian, Māori, and Samoan traditions.

• True

• False

Maui created the islands of Hawaii by pulling them up from the ocean with a magic fishing hook.

• True

• False

According to legend, Maui was born with superhuman strength and the ability to control the weather.

• True

• False

Maui’s father was the chief of the gods, and his mother was a human queen.

• True

• False

One of Maui’s most famous feats was slowing down the sun to make the days longer.

• True

• False

Maui is credited with discovering fire and teaching humans how to use it.

• True

• False

Maui was always successful in his adventures and never made mistakes.

• True

• False

Maui turned himself into a bird to trick the gods.

• True

• False

Maui’s magic hook was a gift from the gods and had special powers.

• True

• False

In Hawaiian legend, Maui died after successfully becoming immortal.

• True

• False