WorksheetsThe White Spider's Gift
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which of these words means "when earth and sky come together."
horizon
garment
private
mixture
What does the word "prove" most likely mean in this sentence? The scientists tried to prove that the idea was correct.
hide from other people
make evident
make a story about
meet and argue
What does the word "noble" mean in this sentence? The noble work of the volunteers was reported in the paper.
honorable
having lots of fun doing
telling other people about
making something with wood
What is a synonym for "assemble" in this sentence? The students will assemble in the gym.
play
imagine
gather
sing
Why doesn't Old Woman help the spider?
She thinks the spider is sick.
She is afraid of spiders.
She is too busy.
She is in trouble.
What does is mean when Kuma says "I cannot stop for such a small matter" to the spider?
Helping the spider is not important.
The spider is too small to see.
It doesn't matter what the spider says.
Kuma must get ready for the contest.
Who first tells Piki that the chieftain will choose a husband for Tukira?
the White Spider
Piki's mother
the Chieftain
Old Woman
Which of these is NOT an element of a play?
descriptions of scenes
dialogue
rhymes and stanzas
stage directions
Who makes the lace mantle for Tukira?
Piki
White Spider
Piki's Mother
Old Woman
What is a synonym for distant in this sentnce? The distant mountains were covered with snow.
below
endless
out
far
The reader can conclude that the chieftain selected Piki to marry his daughter because of his-
unusual gift
honesty
athletic ability
friendship with the spider
Which sentence best summarizes Scene 3?
The spider weaves a beautiful lace to repay the kindness that Piki showed him for saving him from the pond.
Kuma makes fun of Piki and then brags about his valuable gift for the princess, sure that his gift will be chosen by Tukira.
Piki is sad that he will not win the hand of Tukira the princess.
Piki is worried that he has no gift to offer the princess, but to repay Piki's kindness the spider creates a beautiful lace to present to the princess.
At the end of paragraph 11, what do the lights "gradually coming up" show?
The sun is rising.
The spider is dying.
There is a storm coming.
The Chieftan is arriving.
Which attribute does not describe Kuma?
loyal
mean
sore loser
cheater
Which attribute does not describe Piki?
kind
generous
noble
sore loser
What was Piki's gift to Tukira?
a rose
a mantle / bridal veil
a knitted blanket
a spider
Who is the last person to refuse to help the spider in scene 1?
boy hunting for tea leaves
a boy filling a water jar
a woman gathering twigs
a girl looking for flowers
Who could not see the tiger spirit?
Kuma
Piki
Dabu
All of the above
A low soft sound
murmur
noble
burdened
scowls
How many competitions did the Guarani boys have to complete?
6
3
5
2
What does "pre" mean?
later
after
in the middle of
before
In a play, some words are in parentheses. What does this tell us?
What the actors should say.
How the actors should act and what the stage should look like.
The dialogue between two characters.
What the director is doing.
When you are burdened, you are
weighted down with a heavy load.
enjoying the past
feeling independent
forgetful
Noble means
rich
strong
having an inner greatness (a good person)
fast
in every part of
throughout
toward
distant
in the direction of
throughout
toward
distant
far off or away
throughout
toward
distant
to meet or come together
throughout
toward
assemble
having or showing greatness; worthy
noble
compete
appoint
to try to win a contest against others
noble
compete
appoint
in one direction without changing or bending
toward
straight
throughout
the line where the earth and the sky seem to meet
distant
horizon
throughout
to decide on; set
prove
appoint
ceremony
to show the truth of
prove
spirit
ceremony
a supernatural being or essence
prove
spirit
ceremony
an act or acts done on a special or important occasion
prove
spirit
ceremony
What is the setting of the story in scene 1?
Near a spring in the country of Paraguay.
Near a mountain in the country of Paragruay.
Near the chieftain's home
Near Piki's home at the chieftain's castle.
What prevents the white spider from escaping?
The water is swirling to swiftly.
The bank is too high to climb out.
The spider is exhausted from swimming in the swamp
The spider is afraid of being eatten.
How does the spider's voice change in scene one?
The spider's voice is filled with hope.
The spider's voice is confident that someone will help.
The spider's voice is becoming faint due to exhaustion
The spider's voice is getting weaker due to yelling for Piki's mom to help.
What events caused Tukira to leave her father?
Her father had passed away
Her mother had passed away
Her aunt had passed away
Her uncle had passed away
Where did scene two begin?
Piki's home
Cheiftain's home
Kuma's home
Dabu's home
