The Guardian of the Pool
Authored by Janell Smith
Mathematics
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RL.5.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.1.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.K.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.5
CCSS.RL.7.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.7.5
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