Anansi

Look at the picture on page 383 that goes with "Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World," What does the picture tell you about the way Anansi feels in this part of the story?

• He is proud because he got what he wanted.

• He is excited to see his young son.

• He is sad because someone might steal from him.

• He is angry because he can't climb faster.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which word from "Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World" do BOTH pictures help you understand?

• village

• hollow

• gourd

• contents

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence from "Anansi Tries to Steal All the Wisdom in the World" BEST explains what has caused Anansi to spill the wisdom from the gourd?

• After his son left, Anansi moved the gourd so that it was behind him.

• Then he proceeded up the tree without a problem.

• "I collected so much wisdom that I am the wisest person ever, and still my baby son is wiser than me."

• "Take back your wisdom!"

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

What does the word chuckled in this sentence tell about Anansi?

"These will taste delicious," he chuckled."

• He is silly.

• He is happy.

• He is careful.

• He is clever.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is happening in the picture on page 385?

• Anansi is offering to share his fish with Lion.

• Anansi is telling Lion about his bag of bones.

• Anansi has a contest of strength with Lion.

• Anansi is upset that Lion has eaten most of the fish.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

Which sentence from "Anansi and the Lion" BEST supports why Anansi told Lion it was just a bag of bones?

• "Oh! brother Lion, I am so glad you have come."

• While Anansi didn't complain, he did want to get back at Lion for eating most of his fish.

• When Anansi got into the woods, he set his sack down, took out one fish, and ate it. He didn't want Lion to eat his fish.

• Lion tried and tried, but he could not get loose.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following statements is true about Anansi in BOTH stories?

• Anansi thinks he is foolish.

• Others think Anansi is foolish.

• Anansi thinks he is clever.

• Others think Anansi is clever.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which sentence describes one way the two stories are ALIKE?

• They both have a happy ending.

• They both explain why something happens in nature.

• They both tell how animals get along with each other.

• They both have a character who wants something all to himself.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Which statement is true about the setting in BOTH stories?

• A tree is an important part of the setting.

• A village is an important part of the setting.

• The mountains are an important part of the setting.

• The sky is an important part of the setting.

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7