Rata me te rakau rata and the tree

P.19) What did Rātā fe

Rātā feared his village 

would be destroyed when the gods of the wind and sea would have a battle.

P. 20) Why were Wētā and Kārearea horrified?

Weta and karearea were horrified because rata didn’t say thank you say or a Karakia. 

P. 21) How does the author describe the way in which the tree fell?

The tree fell with a thunderous crash

P. 22) How did Rātā know it had not all been a dream?

Rata had not being dreaming because he wouldn’t have blisters if he wasn’t chopping.

P. 24) Why was  Rātā embarrassed?

He was embarrassed because he didn’t say thank you or say a prayer.

P. 25) Why did the animals decide to help  Rātā by making the waka for 

The animals decided to help Rata because he asked them to forgive him