Anansi and the Farmers

Which definition matches the meaning of mind as it is used in paragraph 1? Enter the number of the answer in the box.

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4

In paragraph 2, what does the word summoned mean?

• Sent away

• Called to come together

• Entertained

• Spoke angrily

Which phrase in paragraph 3 helps the reader understand the meaning of thriving?

• worked very well together

• soon the farm

• producing lovely melons and tasty beans

• claimed to be too sick to work

What does the word harvested mean in paragraph 4?

• A. Gathered up

• B. Trampled by animals

• C. Moved a great distance

• D. Thrown away

The Latin root struct, meaning “to build,” helps the reader understand that the word construct in paragraph 5 means

• draw a figure with a pen or pencil

• assemble incorrectly

• dismantle or tear down

• make by combining parts

Which word in paragraph 6 means “thieving or stealing”?

• pilfering

• borrowing

• giving

• receiving

How does the setting influence the characters in the legend?

• It provides the opportunity for the villagers to decide to create a community farm in case of a drought.

• It forces Anansi to hit the glue man.

• It allows Ntikuma to come up with a plan to catch the thief.

• It provides the villagers with proof of who has been stealing from the community farm.

How does Anansi’s behavior in paragraphs 7 through 9 affect the resolution of the plot?

• Anansi's behavior leads to a positive resolution by helping others.

• Anansi's behavior causes a conflict that complicates the resolution.

• Anansi's behavior results in a humorous resolution.

• Anansi's behavior has no impact on the resolution.

The author wants to use a more appropriate transition in sentence 2. Select the word or phrase that should replace 'Afterward' in this sentence.

• However

• Therefore

• Meanwhile

• In comparison

What change needs to be made in sentence 3?

• Change gain to gained

• Change priviledge to privilege

• Delete the comma after stories

• Change Nyame to nyame