Anansi

Why did the author write Anansi Goes Fishing?

• to inform

• to entertain

• to persuade

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CCSS.RI.2.6

CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Which of these happened last?

• Turtle caught a fish.

• Anansi went to see Warthog.

• Anansi asked Turtle to teach him to fish.

• Anansi caught a fish.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Where did Anansi meet Turtle?

• by the river

• at the Justice tree

• on a boat

• in Turtle's house

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How did Anansi realize Turtle had cheated him?

• Anansi was very tired.

• Anansi made a net.

• Warthog told Anansi

• Anansi did not get full.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Based on the stories, how does Anansi's character challenge traditional hero stereotypes?

• By being physically strong and fearless

• By using intelligence and cunning instead of brute force

• By relying on the help of others to succeed

• By showing no flaws or weaknesses

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What lesson can be learned from Anansi's method of capturing the leopard?

• Persistence pays off.

• Intelligence can overcome physical strength.

• Teamwork is essential for success.

• Honesty is the best policy.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

How does Anansi's cleverness impact the plot of the story?

• It leads to his downfall.

• It enables him to overcome challenges.

• It isolates him from his community.

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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 evidence from the story supports the idea that Anansi is a trickster?

• Anansi's ability to capture dangerous creatures

• Anansi's request for stories from the sky god

• Anansi's use of clever tactics to achieve his goals

• Anansi's physical strength

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which of the following best summarizes the plot of "Anansi and the Sky God's Stories"?

• Anansi challenges the Sky God to a battle of wits and loses.

• Anansi completes several impossible tasks to win the Sky God's stories.

• The Sky God freely gives Anansi his stories out of pity.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does Anansi's success in obtaining the stories from the sky god suggest about the value of wit and intelligence?

• They are less important than physical strength.

• They are invaluable tools for overcoming obstacles.

• They are not necessary for success.

• They should be used sparingly.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3