"Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters" Comprehension Questions

Front

Story's setting?

Back

A small African village

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

Differences between Manyara and Nyasha?

Back

Manyara is mean, but Nyasha is kind.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

Nyasha's friend?

Back

A garden snake named Nyoka

Front

Announcement by the messenger:

Back

The king sought the most worthy and beautiful wife to be his queen.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

Front

Manyara's expectation as queen

Back

Nyasha would be her servant.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.9

Front

Why does the king transform throughout the story?

Back

Wants to see who is worthy of becoming his wife.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

Magic in the story:

Back

The king transformed into a snake, a boy, and an old lady.

Front

Consequences of Manyara's behavior?

Back

The king marries Nyasha, and Manyara becomes a servant.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Front

Lesson taught in the story?

Back

It is best to treat others with kindness and consideration.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9