Look these words up in a dictionary and tell us what they mean:
calabash, any of various hard-shelled gourds, or the vine that bears such a gourd.
tempt, tempts, tempting, tempted
incantation
mere (Māori dictionary)
This dictionary also tells you the synonyms of the word.
(A synonym is a different word that has the same meaning). What are the synonyms for these words? Note: Sometimes words have more than one meaning! Look at the sentence it is used in and pick the meaning that makes more sense)
wily (But wily Te Wheke slipped out of his cage during the night and escaped.)
splintered (Wood splintered in his grip.)
shudder (With a tremendous shudder, Te Wheke fell limp.)
grim (His face was grim.)
mimicked ("Fine," mimicked Muturangi,)
Which parts of the story seem to be true?
Which parts of the story probably didn't happen in real life?
Describe Kupe in a few words.
Describe Muturangi in a few words.
How does this story try to explain how Kupe discovered New Zealand?
How could Kupe and Muturangi have solved their disagreement about Te Wheke?
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