The Guardian of the Pool

What does Ngosa do to save her mother?

• She sings to the Python at night once he transforms back to python form from human form.

•  She finds red radish roots to cure her mother's pain.

• She strokes the cool, wet skin of the silver water-python.

• She beats off a hairy baboon-monster trying to steal her baby brother.

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Why does Python rise to the top of the pool at night?

• To guard the whirlpool during the day

• To assume his human form and reveal himself to those who are brave and beautiful.

• To play sweet music on the ugubhu at the whirlpool's edge.

• To slip a moonstone necklace around Ngosa's neck.

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What did Ngosa's mother do when Scorpion had stung her?

• She shared her portion of maize porridge with the children.

•  She sang lullabies to Ngosa all night.

• She found red radish roots to cure the terrible pain.

• She beat off a hairy baboon-monster trying to steal her baby brother.

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What does the silver water-python do when Ngosa steps into the whirlpool?

• The python attacks Ngosa.

• The python closes its eyes and stops moving.

• The python slithers away to hide.

• The python transforms into a young man.

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Why does Ngosa's sister hurry across the fields to find her?

• To warn Ngosa about the angry waters in the whirlpool.

• To tell Ngosa that their mother is dying.

• To ask Ngosa for help with their sick mother.

• To inform Ngosa that the python has transformed into a young man.

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What did Ngosa's mother do when Crocodile almost pulled Ngosa into the water?

• She sang lullabies to Ngosa all night.

• She found red radish roots to cure the terrible pain.

• She beat off a hairy baboon-monster trying to steal her baby brother.

• She soothed Ngosa and sat beside her all night.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

What happens when the chief's son rises from the water at night?

• He plays sweet music on the ugubhu at the whirlpool's edge.

• He assumes his human form and reveals himself to those who are brave and beautiful.

• He slips a moonstone necklace around Ngosa's neck.

• He guards the whirlpool during the day.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does Ngosa do during the day at the whirlpool's edge?

• She plays sweet music on the ugubhu.

• She assumes her human form and reveals herself to those who are brave and beautiful.

• She slips a moonstone necklace around her neck.

• She guards the whirlpool during the day.

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.5