📚 Part 1: Vocabulary

1. Match the Māori terms with their English meanings:

1. Whānau

2. Pākehā

3. Kaumātua

4. Marae

5. Tangihanga

A. Elder

B. Funeral ceremony

C. Family/extended family

D. Meeting place

E. European New Zealander

2. Define the following terms as they relate to the novel:

Bulibasha: ___________________________________________

Patriarch: ___________________________________________

Genealogy: __________________________________________

Legacy: _____________________________________________

📝 Part 2: Cloze Passage

3. Complete the passage by filling in the missing words. Use the word bank below.

Word Bank: grandfather, family, leadership, tradition, respect, authority, community, heritage

The Bulibasha represents the ultimate _____________ figure within the Māori

_____________. This role carries immense _____________ and demands

_____________ from all family members. The position is often passed down

through generations, maintaining cultural _____________ and ensuring the

_____________ remains connected to its _____________. The _____________ in

Ihimaera's novel embodies these traditional values whilst navigating the

challenges of modern New Zealand society.

🤔 Part 3: Comprehension Questions

4. Who is the narrator of the story and what is their relationship to the Bulibasha?

5. Describe the setting of the novel. Where and when does the story take place?

6. What are the main conflicts presented in chapters 1-7? Choose all that apply:

Generational differences in values

Traditional Māori culture vs. modern society

Family loyalty vs. individual desires

Economic pressures on the family

Land ownership disputes

7. How does the Bulibasha maintain his authority within the family structure?

8. What role do women play in the family hierarchy as presented in these chapters?

9. Which literary technique does Ihimaera primarily use to tell this story?

First-person narrative

Third-person omniscient

Stream of consciousness

Multiple perspectives

✍️ Part 4: Extended Writing

10. Character Analysis: Choose one character from chapters 1-7 and analyse their role in the story. Consider their relationships, motivations, and significance to the overall narrative. (150-200 words)

11. Thematic Response: How does Ihimaera explore the theme of cultural identity in the opening chapters? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer. (200-250 words)

12. Creative Writing: Write a diary entry from the perspective of a younger family member reflecting on their relationship with the Bulibasha. Consider the emotions, conflicts, and cultural expectations they might experience. (150-200 words)