Kitoto the Mighty

How do you know "Kitoto the Mighty" is a folktale?

• It is a story that has characters, setting, and events that could exist in real life.

• It includes dialogue between characters.

• The story includes creatures or animals that speak and have other human qualities.

Why does Kitoto hide in a bush without anything to eat?

• He is trying to escape a hawk and had never learned to dig burrows.

• He is looking for a shady area to hide from the hot Savannah sun.

• Kitoto stole a baobab fruit, but it no longer has any seeds.

Why does Kitoto speak to the river?

• He hopes the water will help him stay cool under the hot sun.

• He wants to become friends with the river in order to make the other animals jealous.

• He wants the river to protect him from the dangerous hawk.

What does Kitoto mean when he says he wants to impress the sun?

• He wants the sun to think he is kind.

• He wants the sun to think he is calm.

• He wants the sun to think he is special.

How does Kitoto feel after meeting and spending time with Kigego?

• He feels excited that he and Kigego enjoyed playing games.

• He feels unsure about how Kigego will keep them both safe.

• He feels hopeful that he and Kigego will learn from each other.

How does Kitoto change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

• He grows mighty in size and strength.

• He presents himself as powerful, instead of a small, weak mouse.

• He becomes friends with a mighty being that will keep him safe, as he is just a weak and tiny creature.

What is the author's purpose for writing Kitoto the Mighty?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

• Explain

• Describe

Which of the following is a lesson that can be learned from the folktale Kitoto the Mighty?

• Nature is full of mysteries.

• Even the small can be powerful.

• Helping old friends is important.

• Leaving home can be frightening.

How do you know 'Kitoto the Mighty' is a folktale?

• It is a story that has characters, setting, and events that could exist in real life.

• It includes dialogue between characters.

• The story includes creatures or animals that speak and have other human qualities.

Why does Kitoto hide in a bush without anything to eat?

• He is trying to escape a hawk and had never learned to dig burrows.

• He is looking for a shady area to hide from the hot Savannah sun.

• Kitoto stole a baobab fruit, but it no longer has any seeds.