The Pōrangi Boy Review

Who is the protagonist of 'The Pōrangi Boy'?

• Wai

• Tū

• Koro

• Niko

What weapon does Tū use to intimidate Niko?

• A taiaha

• A tomahawk

• A patu

• An axe

What relationship do Wai and Niko have?

• Siblings

• Friends

• Romantic

• Cousins

Who is Miss Martin?

• The School Receptionist

• Niko's Aunt

• Wai's Aunt

• The School Librarian

What is the main reason that why Niko hates Tū?

• Because Wai and Tū are together

• Because Tū called Koro pōrangi

• Because Tū has always picked on him

• Because Tū is Uncle Elliot's son

What are Niko and his koro protesting against?

• A prison being built

• The river being dammed

• The bush being cut down

• The taniwha being killed

What is Koro's full name?

• Tangaroa Te Kainga-Mataa

• Tūmatauenga Te Kainga-Mataa

• Nikora Te Kainga-Mataa

• Elliot Te Kainga-Mataa

What event do Wai and Niko organise to help kickstart the protest action?

• A hīkoi

• A hui

• A sit-in

• A riot

How does Wai betray Niko?

• She called Koro Pōrangi

• She calls Niko Pōrangi

• She kisses Tū

• She calls Tū Pōrangi

What is a taniwha? TWO answers are correct

• A supernatural creature

• A protecting spirit

• A sea snake

• A dragon