WorksheetsThe White Spider's Gift Test Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a synonym for DISTANT in this sentence? The distant mountains were covered with snow.
below
endless
out
far
What does the word HORIZON mean in this sentence? The sun dipped just below the horizon.
where earth and sky seem to meet
group of animals
a hard surface
a mixture of two colors
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 newspaper.
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
This question has 2 parts.
A. Why doesn't Old Woman help the spider?
B. Which sentence from the play best supports your answer to part A?
A. She thinks the spider is sick.
B. You must be ill.
A. She is afraid of spiders.
B. I am afraid of spiders!
A. She is too busy.
B. I must look for twigs so that I may have a fire tonight.
A. She IS IN trouble.
B. Ah, yes, life is full of trouble, little spider.
What does it 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
Why does the chieftain ask the boys about the invisible tiger?
to test the white spider
to make the contest easier
to test their honesty
to test their strength
Who makes the lace mantle for Tukira?
Piki
Piki's mother
White Spider
Old Woman
Why did Dabu and Kuma pretend they saw the tiger spirit?
They really thought they saw the tiger.
They thought chieftain might choose them if they saw the tiger spirt.
They wanted to see the tiger.
The tiger was wearing vines and a leather strap with beads.
How are Piki and Tukira different?
Piki is a poor boy and Tukira is the daughter of the chieftain.
Piki is rich and Tukira is not.
Piki is kind and Tukira is mean.
Piki lives in the village and Tukira lives in a distant village.
How did Kuma treat Piki?
Kuma is kind to Piki.
Kuma treats Piki terribly by tripping him in the race and hurting him in wrestling.
Kuma doesn't really do anything to Piki.
Kuma makes fun of Piki before they give the gifts to Tukira.
Why does Piki help the spider?
His mother forces him to help the spider.
The spider forces him to help her.
He is more caring than the others and knows it is the right thing to do.
He is trying to win the contest so he helps the spider.
How did Tukira act when she first saw Piki?
She waved and said, "Hello!"
Piki frightened her, so she screamed and ran away.
She seemed shy. She would not look at him and runs away.
She was suprised that he was helping the spider and asked if she could help.
