Video Comprehension Questions

What did the pot of wisdom do at the end of the story?

• a. It disappeared

• b. It shattered into pieces

• c. It dispersed its knowledge to everyone

• d. It was hidden by Anansi

How did Anansi apologize to Ntikuma?

• a. He gave him a gift

• b. He hugged him

• c. He bought him a new pot

• d. He said sorry for losing his temper

How did Anansi feel about his son's advice?

• a. He ignored it

• b. He thanked him

• c. He got angry

• d. He followed it

What did Anansi realize about wisdom in the story?

• a. It should be hidden

• b. It belongs to everyone

• c. It can be sold

• d. It's only for tricksters

Why did Anansi decide to hide the pot of wisdom?

• a. He was afraid someone would steal it

• b. He wanted to keep it for himself

• c. He didn't trust his family

• d. He didn't like the clay pot

Who followed Anansi in the story?

• a. His wife, Aso

• b. His daughter

• c. His son, Ntikuma

• d. His neighbor

What is a theme in a story?

• a. The events of the story

• b. The characters' names

• c. An important idea woven throughout the story

• d. The story's title

What lesson did Anansi learn at the end of the story?

• a. To always hide his wisdom

• b. To never trust anyone

• c. That wisdom is inside everyone

• d. That his son was always right

How is a theme different from the main idea of a story?

• a. The theme is a specific event

• b. The main idea is the lesson learned

• c. The theme is a universal statement

• d. The main idea is the character's name

What is a theme that could be derived from the story of Anansi the Spider?

• a. Wisdom should be kept secret

• b. Everyone can have good ideas

• c. Greed leads to wisdom

• d. Children should not give advice