Maya's Dream: A Short Story Quiz

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What is the significance of the ho’oppa in the context of the performance?

They are the dancers performing the hula.

They are the audience members who watch the performance.

They are those who play heavier instruments during the performance. (correct)

They are the teachers overseeing the students.

What does the kumu hula mean by saying students must stay in the halau unless they have a good reason to leave?

Students are required to complete chores outside of practice.

Students need to focus on their training and preparation. (correct)

Students are being punished for misbehavior.

Students will miss their graduation celebration if they leave.

What ceremonial practice did the group participate in after their dress rehearsal?

They engaged in a ceremonial bathing ritual. (correct)

They took a group photograph.

They performed a traditional chant.

They listened to stories from the kumu hula.

What do the kupe’e worn by both the girls and boys symbolize?

They are a traditional item that makes a light percussion sound. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the students wear skirts made from stripped bark of a hibiscus tree?

To honor their ancestors and traditions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the action of the kumu hula sprinkling holy water on the students signify?

A purification rite before the performance. Signup and view all the answers

What item did Maya use while preparing breakfast for her friends?

A knife. Signup and view all the answers

What does the kumu hula hope for her own daughter regarding the traditions of hula?

That she will continue the traditions into the next generation. Signup and view all the answers

What did Maya dream about?

Swimming in a vast pool of chocolate ice cream Signup and view all the answers

What is a kumu hula?

A hula dance teacher Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'kapu' refer to in the context of Halau Hula?

A set of rules and regulations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a rule of the kumu hula?

Mandatory practice sessions on weekends Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of obedience to the kapu in Halau Hula?

It allows dancers to receive blessings from the gods Signup and view all the answers

Why did Maya feel concerned when she arrived at halau hula?

She was concerned about being late and possibly punished Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'olapa' mean in the context of the hula dance?

Agile ones who are given many roles Signup and view all the answers

What was the hardest rule for Maya to follow?

Refraining from eating sugar, including sugarcane Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Maya's Morning

Maya woke up late on a Monday, having dreamt of chocolate ice cream.
Rushes to her dance practice after realizing the time.

Halau Hula and Hula Dance

Halau hula refers to a school for hula dance, a traditional Hawaiian dance form.
Kumu hula is the hula teacher; punctuality and discipline are highly emphasized.
The kapu is a set of regulations students must follow to receive blessings for talent.

Rules and Challenges

Kumu hula enforces high standards, especially regarding cleanliness and sugar intake.
Sugar, including popular local snacks like sugarcane, is mostly restricted.
Maya struggles with the sugar rule, recalling her ice cream dream.

Transition to Graduation

Students are preparing for their graduation ceremony after months of training.
Graduates start as olapa (agile ones) performing various dance roles.
Eventually, they can advance to ho’oppa (steadfast ones), who play heavier instruments.

Practice and Community

Practice is limited to once a day to allow for rest, following complaints about intensive training.
Students express excitement about seeing their families after a month away, likening their time at the halau to a boarding school.

Graduation Preparations

The night before graduation includes dress rehearsal for smooth performance.
Students wear lei made from native plants and kupe’e made from whale teeth and bone, which create percussion sounds when dancing.
Girls wear decorated pa’u skirts made from hibiscus bark.

Ceremonial Rites

After rehearsal, students perform a cleansing ritual in the ocean as part of the performance preparations.
Kumu hula sprinkles holy water on students for purification.
Tradition is preserved through rituals passed down by the kumu hula's ancestors, with aspirations for future generations to continue these customs.

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Description

Explore Maya's whimsical journey through her dreams and the sudden rush of reality as she prepares for dance practice. This quiz delves into themes of imagination, time, and the contrast between dreams and daily life. Reflect on the narrative and its elements as you answer the questions.