Anansi the Spider Read Aloud Questions

Read the sentence from paragraph 2.

"He scampered outside and moved as fast as he could down the hill to the creek."

This sentence shows that Turtle is_____?

• Moving quickly to get back to the water to eat his dinner.

• Angry that his hands are dirty.

• Hungry and moving quickly so he can get back to eat with Anansi.

• Worried about his hands getting clean.

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4.8B

4.6F

In paragraphs 2-3, Anansi's reaction to Turtle's dirty hands shows that Anansi______

• 1. is more concerned about his home than helping Turtle eat.

• 1. cares about Turtle and his home. 

• 1. wants Turtle to eat with him. 

• 1. enjoys helping his friends.

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4.8B

4.8C

4.6F

Which of these is the main moral of the story?

• 1. Share your food with people who are hungry.

• 1. Help others even when it is difficult for you. 

• 1. Hard work always pays off.

• 1. Play tricks on people if they do the same to you.

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4.8A

From Turtle's actions in paragraph 4 and 5, the reader can conclude that _____

• 1. Turtle is delighted to have Anansi come to dinner with him

• 1. Turtle feels guilty that Anansi is struggling to get to his home

• 1. Turtle is selfish and does not want to share his food

• 1. Turtle is resentful towards Anansi 

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4.6F

4.8C

Which sentence from the story best shows that Anansi is determined?

• 1. Anansi jumped into the water and tried to swim down, but he was too light. 

• 1. He scampered outside and moved as fast as he could down the hill to the creek. 

• 1. So, Anansi put stones in his pockets to make himself heavier and sank down to Turtle’s home. 

• 1. He quickly washed his hands, and then trudged back to Anansi’s.

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4.7C

4.8C

4.8B