Anansi's Lessons and Tasks

Anansi, tasked with planting seeds by Nana, is tempted by a pot of beans promised as a reward. Despite his dislike for the task, he agrees to work. However, Anansi's greed leads him to sneak some beans into his hat. When Nana returns, she discovers his trickery. Anansi runs away, but the hot beans in his hat cause him to lose his hair, teaching him a lesson about honesty and consequences.

What is the main theme introduced at the beginning of the story?

• Anansi's friendship with Nana

• Anansi's cleverness

• Anansi's dislike for work

• Anansi's love for beans

What task was Anansi given by Nana?

• Cooking beans

• Fetching water

• Building a house

• Planting seeds

Why did Anansi not want to dig and plant seeds?

• He was tired

• He had too many legs

• He disliked digging

• He was afraid of the sun

What was Anansi's initial reaction to the task given by Nana?

• He was confused

• He was reluctant

• He was excited

• He was eager

What did Nana promise Anansi if he completed his task?

• A new pair of shoes

• A pot of beans

• A new hat

• A day off

How did Anansi feel about the beans Nana promised?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Disappointed

• Angry

What did Nana add to the pot of beans?

• A dash of this and a dab of that

• A pinch of pepper

• A spoon of sugar

• A dash of salt

What did Anansi do when he checked on the pot of beans?

• He added more ingredients

• He took a nap

• He tasted the beans

• He called Nana

What did Anansi use to take the beans?

• A cup

• His hands

• A bowl

• His hat

What did Anansi wish for when he tasted the beans?

• A cup

• A plate

• A bowl

• A spoon