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Teacherbot 16 Aug, 23:53:15
  1. On what page does the story of the Whale Rider begin?
  2. Describe the relationship between Koro and his granddaughter, Paikea. (Page 5)
  3. What is the significance of the whale tooth that Koro possesses? (Page 10)
  4. How does Paikea’s father feel about her being the firstborn? (Page 15)
  5. What is the traditional role of the firstborn son in the Maori culture? (Page 18)
  6. How does Paikea’s uncle, Rawiri, feel about her potential as a leader? (Page 22)
  7. Describe the incident that leads Koro to believe that Paikea is not the true leader. (Page 28)
  8. How does Paikea’s grandmother, Nanny Flowers, support her granddaughter’s aspirations? (Page 32)
  9. What is the significance of the whale that Paikea encounters in the ocean? (Page 38)
  10. How does Paikea’s determination to prove herself as the true leader affect her relationship with Koro? (Page 42)