Anansi Learns a Lesson Comprehension

Anansi did not want to__________ his bananas, so he decided to trick Turtle.

• trick

• eat

• cook

• share

Anansi learns it is not nice to trick your ____________________.

• friends

• enemies

• turtles

• fish

At the beginning of the selection, what is the real reason Anansi has a “sly and tricky grin?”

• He knows that Turtle really does not want a banana.

• Anansi knows that he is going to trick Turtle.

• Turtle knows that he is going to trick Anansi.

• He is happy Turtle wants to be friends.

Who plays a trick on turtle?

• Anansi

• fish

• bear

• snake

Why was Anansi furious at the end of the story?

• He didn't get to eat his berries?

• He got water up his nose.

• Turtle and fish tricked him.

• He wasn't able to go because his mom said no.

What lesson does Anansi learn in the story?

• Sharing is important

• Tricking others is fun

• Bananas are delicious

• Turtles are slow

Why does Anansi have a 'sly and tricky grin' at the beginning of the story?

• He is happy to see Turtle

• He plans to trick Turtle

• He is excited about the bananas

• He wants to share his bananas

What does Anansi use to trick Turtle?

• A net

• A rock

• A banana

• A stick

How does Turtle finally get to eat the bananas?

• He tricks Anansi back

• He waits until Anansi leaves

• He asks politely

• He buys them from Anansi

What is the main theme of 'Anansi Learns a Lesson'?

• Friendship

• Honesty

• Trickery

• Generosity