Why The Sky is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale

Front

Choose the word that means the same as the underlined word in the sentence: There were many preparations before the guests arrived at the party.

Back

activities

Front

magnificent
The painting was so magnificent that it was put in a spot where many people could see.

Back

beautiful

Front

The actor brooded over his role in the play.

Back

worried

Front

We felt like rejoicing after the football game on Saturday.

Back

celebrating

Front

Which word is a synonym of the underlined word in the sentence? After the dog ate his food, he was satisfied.

Back

pleased

Front

Where was the sky in the beginning?

Back

very close to Earth.

Front

How did people get their food in the beginning?

Back

The people just reached up and took a piece of the sky to eat.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way the people spent their time? weaving beautiful cloth, carving handsome statues, retelling tales of festivals, harvesting and cooking food

Back

harvesting and cooking food

Front

Why did the sky grow angry?

Back

The people were wasteful.

Front

The king of the land was called the ______.

Back

Oba