Grandmother Spider and the Sun Quiz

How does the narrator's perspective influence the story in "How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun"?

• It provides a biased view of the events.

• It offers an objective account of the events.

• It gives insight into Grandmother Spider's thoughts and feelings.

• It shifts between different characters' perspectives.

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What is the connotative meaning of the word "stole" in the context of "How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun"?

• Borrowed

• Took without permission

• Purchased

• Found

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In the phrase "Grandmother Spider spun her web," what is the denotative meaning of "spun"?

• Created

• Twisted

• Rotated

• Wove

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How does the shift in point of view affect the reader's understanding of the story?

• It confuses the reader.

• It provides multiple perspectives.

• It limits the information available.

• It focuses solely on Grandmother Spider.

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What is the figurative meaning of "bringing light to the world" in the story?

• Starting a fire

• Sharing knowledge

• Turning on a lamp

• Opening a window

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Why might the narrator in "How Grandmother Spider Stole the Sun" be considered unreliable?

• The narrator is a character in the story.

• The narrator provides conflicting information.

• The narrator has a limited perspective.

• The narrator is biased towards Grandmother Spider.

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What does the word "web" symbolize in the story?

• A trap

• A network

• A home

• A tool

How does the narrator's description of the sun influence the reader's perception of it?

• It makes the sun seem dangerous.

• It portrays the sun as a valuable treasure.

• It depicts the sun as ordinary.

• It suggests the sun is unnecessary.

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What is the denotative meaning of "light" in the context of the story?

• Illumination

• Weightless

• Pale

• Easy

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Why is the narrator's perspective important in understanding Grandmother Spider's actions?

• It shows her as a villain.

• It highlights her cleverness and resourcefulness.

• It portrays her as indecisive.

• It makes her seem unimportant.

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