The Tricks of Anansi the Spider

What is a trickster in folktales?

• A character that is always honest

• A character that likes to play tricks on others

• A character that is always a hero

• A character that is always a villain

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Who is Anansi in the folktales?

• A giant elephant

• A sly spider

• A brave lion

• A wise owl

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Where do many Anansi tales originate from?

• North America

• West Africa

• East Asia

• South America

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What is Anansi's relation to the sky god?

• Anansi is the sky god's brother

• Anansi is the sky god's son

• Anansi is the sky god's father

• Anansi is the sky god's friend

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What happens to Anansi because of his pranks?

• He becomes a king

• He is turned into a spider

• He is given a treasure

• He is sent to another land

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In some tales, what ability does Anansi have?

• He can fly

• He can shape-shift

• He can breathe underwater

• He can become invisible

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Who tricks Anansi in one of the tales?

• A monkey

• A lizard

• A bird

• A fish

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What does the lizard win by tricking Anansi?

• A treasure chest

• The hand of the chief’s daughter

• A magical sword

• A golden crown

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How does Anansi feel after being tricked by the lizard?

• Happy

• Incensed

• Indifferent

• Amused

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What does Anansi vow to do after being tricked by the lizard?

• To become friends with the lizard

• To get the lizard one day

• To leave the village

• To never play tricks again

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