Anansi Folklore and Poetry Quiz

What type of character is Anansi typically portrayed as in African folklore?

• A wise king

• A mischievous trickster

• A fierce warrior

• A heroic leader

In many Anansi tales, what form does Anansi take?

• A lion

• A monkey

• A spider

• A bird

In the Yoruba creation story, who is Oluron?

• The god of thunder

• The supreme creator god

• The god of water

• A great warrior

What is the purpose of Oluron in the creation story?

• To create the earth and the first humans

• To bring justice to the people

• To teach humans the ways of agriculture

• To rule over the animals

In The Village of Round and Square Houses, what shapes are the houses for men and women?

• Round for men, square for women

• Square for men, round for women

• Both houses are round

• Both houses are square

What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a poem called?

• Theme

• Rhythm

• Structure

• Alliteration

In poetry, what is a 'stanza'?

• A single line

• A group of lines

• A syllable pattern

• A rhyme scheme

Which term describes the author’s attitude toward the subject in a poem?

• Tone

• Theme

• Mood

• Imagery

What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

• To start a conversation

• To make a mistake

• To become friends

• To end a relationship

What does it mean if someone has 'butterflies in their stomach'?

• They are very hungry

• They feel nervous

• They are very relaxed

• They are excited about food