from Can You Guess My Name?

How does the maiden learn Titeliture’s name?

• The maiden tricks Titeliture into telling her his name.

• The prince makes a deal with Titeliture to learn his name.

• The maiden asks for the prince's help in learning Titeliture's name.

• The prince tells the maiden about hearing Titeliture sing his name.

What does the hippo agree to do if the tortoise can guess his name?

• give all his riches to the tortoise

• move to the water with his family

• allow the tortoise to live in his house

• provide a feast for all the forest animals

In “Oniroku,” how does the builder become indebted to the ogre?

• Oniroku cures his blindness.

• Oniroku builds a beautiful bridge.

• Oniroku saves him from drowning.

• Oniroku lies about his builder's skills.

What do Titeliture, Isantim, and Oniroku have in common?

• Each wants to help the main character.

• Each is deceived by the main character.

• Each wants something from the main character.

• Each is sure the main character cannot guess his name.

How is “How Ijapa the Tortoise Tricked the Hippopotamus” different from the other two stories?

• The hippopotamus keeps his promise.

• The hippopotamus gives away his own name.

• Ijapa has a very short time in which to learn the name.

• Ijapa learns the name through trickery rather than luck.