'Do What You Can' and 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi'

14-Which sentence from the story 'Do What You Can' supports the idea that the first raindrop inspires the other raindrops?

• F-“I feel very sorry for him.” (paragraph 2)

• G-“I wish I might help him.” (paragraph 2)

• H-“Yes,” said the other, “but you are only a little raindrop.” (paragraph 3)

• J-“Well, if you really insist upon going, I think I will go, too.” (paragraph 6)

15-What does the word wither mean in paragraph 1 of the story 'Do What You Can'?

• a-Find warmth

• b-Grow fast

• c-Stay strong

• d-Become dry

16-In the story 'Do What You Can,' which key idea about the first raindrop do the details in paragraph 2 support?

• F-The first raindrop understands the farmer’s problem.

• G-The first raindrop wants to be the farmer’s friend.

• H-The first raindrop believes the farmer should plant a different crop.

• J-The first raindrop thinks that hard work has made the farmer ill.

17-Based on the events throughout the story 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi,' which sentence best describes how Anansi feels about his sons?

• A-He is bothered by their unusual behaviors.

• B-He is eager to teach them new skills.

• C-He is proud of their accomplishments.

• D-He is upset by their attitudes.

18-What is the most likely reason the author includes this illustration?

• F-To highlight that Anansi is about to escape from the bubble

• G-To show that Anansi is floating high in the bubble

• H-To hint that Anansi is worried that the hungry fish may eat him

• J-To suggest that no one can see where Anansi has gone

19-What is the main message of the story 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi'?

• A-Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

• B-Doing your best is more important than succeeding.

• C-More can be accomplished when working as a team than working alone.

• D-The world has many wonders that are waiting to be discovered.

20-Which sentence from the story 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi' best helps the reader understand that Anansi’s problem is resolved?

• F-Seconds later a huge bubble floated out with Anansi screaming for help inside it! (paragraph 9)

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

• H-Anansi plunged from the sky back toward the earth. (paragraph 12)

• J-Anansi landed with a gentle bounce on Puffy Pillow’s soft, springy back. (paragraph 15)

21-Which sentence best describes a SIMILARITY between the stories 'Do What You Can' and 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi'?

• A-Both stories include a family who spends time together.

• B-Both stories include characters who are rewarded for their efforts.

• C-Both stories have characters who go on dangerous journeys.

• D-Both stories use humor to send a message.

22-How do the raindrops in the story 'Do What You Can' DIFFER from the sons in the story 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi'?

• F-The raindrops do not have different abilities, but the sons do.

• G-The raindrops do not listen to one another, but the sons do.

• H-The raindrops do not spend time together, but the sons do.

• J-The raindrops do not like one another, but the sons do.

23-What is one way the farmer’s experience in the story 'Do What You Can' is DIFFERENT from Anansi’s experience in the story 'How Six Sons Rescued Anansi'?

• A-The farmer changes by the end of the story, but Anansi does not change.

• B-The farmer learns a lesson, while Anansi teaches a lesson.

• C-The farmer’s feelings about his situation stay the same, but Anansi’s feelings about his situation improve.

• D-The farmer’s problem is caused by nature, while Anansi’s problem is caused by an accident.