Anansi and the Talking Melon

Anansi the spider, too lazy to grow his own food, sneaks into Goat's garden to eat a melon. After eating too much, he gets stuck inside the melon. When Goat picks the melon, Anansi tricks him by pretending the melon can talk. Goat, amazed, takes the melon to the Queen. The Queen, after being mocked by the melon, throws it, allowing Anansi to escape. Anansi then plans his next meal, highlighting his mischievous nature.

What does Anansi the spider love but is too lazy to grow?

• Fruit

• Flowers

• Vegetables

• Grains

Why does Anansi decide to wait inside the melon?

• He is waiting for Goat to return.

• He is hiding from Goat.

• He is too full to move.

• He wants to eat more.

What idea does Anansi come up with when Goat returns?

• To run away quickly

• To play a trick on Goat

• To eat more melons

• To hide in another fruit

Who is the first animal to join Goat on his way to the palace?

• Elephant

• Monkey

• Lion

• Rattlesnake

What does the talking melon say to Rattlesnake?

• It compliments Rattlesnake.

• It insults Rattlesnake.

• It remains silent.

• It asks for help.

Why does Goat want to show the melon to the queen?

• Because it is a rare variety.

• Because it is the biggest melon.

• Because it is a talking melon.

• Because it is a gift for her.

What does the queen do when the melon remains silent?

• She eats the melon.

• She laughs at Goat.

• She throws it away.

• She orders it to speak again.

What does Anansi do after escaping from the melon?

• He runs to the palace.

• He apologizes to Goat.

• He hides in another melon.

• He climbs a banana tree.

What does Goat decide about listening to melons in the future?

• He will only listen if they are ripe.

• He will ask the queen first.

• He will always listen to them.

• He will never listen to them again.

What is Anansi's reaction after being freed from the melon?

• He is angry.

• He is sad.

• He is confused.

• He is relieved.