Anansi

Why did the author write Anansi Goes Fishing?

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

Which of these happened last?

• Turtle caught a fish.

• Anansi went to see Warthog.

• Anansi asked Turtle to teach him to fish.

• Anansi caught a fish.

Where did Anansi meet Turtle?

• by the river

• at the Justice tree

• on a boat

• in Turtle's house

How did Anansi realize Turtle had cheated him?

• Anansi was very tired.

• Anansi made a net.

• Warthog told Anansi

• Anansi did not get full.

Based on the stories, how does Anansi's character challenge traditional hero stereotypes?

• By being physically strong and fearless

• By using intelligence and cunning instead of brute force

• By relying on the help of others to succeed

• By showing no flaws or weaknesses

What lesson can be learned from Anansi's method of capturing the leopard?

• Persistence pays off.

• Intelligence can overcome physical strength.

• Teamwork is essential for success.

• Honesty is the best policy.

How does Anansi's cleverness impact the plot of the story?

• It leads to his downfall.

• It enables him to overcome challenges.

• It isolates him from his community.

What evidence from the story supports the idea that Anansi is a trickster?

• Anansi's ability to capture dangerous creatures

• Anansi's request for stories from the sky god

• Anansi's use of clever tactics to achieve his goals

• Anansi's physical strength

Which of the following best summarizes the plot of "Anansi and the Sky God's Stories"?

• Anansi challenges the Sky God to a battle of wits and loses.

• Anansi completes several impossible tasks to win the Sky God's stories.

• The Sky God freely gives Anansi his stories out of pity.

What does Anansi's success in obtaining the stories from the sky god suggest about the value of wit and intelligence?

• They are less important than physical strength.

• They are invaluable tools for overcoming obstacles.

• They are not necessary for success.

• They should be used sparingly.