LSAE 10-18-2024

How did See Far feel about his father's well-being?

• A. He was indifferent and did not care about him.

• B. He was worried about his father’s safety.

• C. He was resentful and angry at him for getting into trouble.

• D. He was amused and entertained by his predicament.

What can the reader infer about Anansi based on his actions?

• A. He feels that he must complete the mission alone.

• B. He doubts his sons’ talents.

• C. He trusts his sons to handle things in his absence.

• D. He is unsure about the success of his journey.

What can you infer about See Far based on the information in the text?

• A. He is responsible for organizing the group.

• B. He is observant and notices things others may miss.

• C. He doubts his father’s plans and decisions.

• D. He is the youngest and least experienced of the sons.

How did Anansi's sons react when they learned that their father needed help?

• A. They ignored him and continued with their tasks.

• B. They expressed concern and immediately sprang into action.

• C. They laughed at the situation and made jokes about their father.

• D. They argued among themselves about who should go help their father.

Based on the details in the text, what can the reader infer about River Drinker’s role in

the family?

Select TWO correct answers.

• A. He is responsible for solving water-related problems.

• B. He is hesitant to use his talent.

• C. He plays a key role when his family is in danger.

• D. He prefers to watch others solve problems.

• E. He lacks confidence in his abilities.

What did River Drinker do to help capture the fish?

• A. He threw a net into the water.

• B. He drank the water from the lake.

• C. He built a trail to the lake.

• D. He spotted the fish beneath the waves.

What conclusion about Road Builder is best supported by the details in the text?

• A. He is slow but very careful.

• B. He often makes mistakes when building.

• C. He doubts his own abilities.

• D. He is fast and can solve problems quickly.

Which sentence from the selection supports the answer to Part A?

• A. Instantly Road Builder built a silky trail that zigzagged like a lightning bolt through the

  trees. (paragraph 5)

• B. Then, the brothers charged down the path to the lakeshore. (paragraph 5)

• C. “But how will we capture the fish?" cried See Far. (paragraph 6)

• D. Soon the fish was flapping on the dry, sandy bottom. (paragraph 7)

How do Anansi's sons react when they realize their father is falling from the sky?

• A. They panic and immediately try to catch him.

• B. They laugh and think it is a funny situation.

• C. They ignore him and continue their day.

• D. They come up with a plan to save him.

Which sentence from the text helps the reader infer that Stone Thrower is confident in

his ability to help his father?

• A. “Oh, no!” gasped See Far. (paragraph 10)

• B. Father and the bubble have drifted into that thundercloud. (paragraph 11)

• C. “I’ll rescue him,” proclaimed Stone Thrower. (paragraph 12)

• D. In a flash, he lay beneath Anansi. (paragraph 14)