The White Spider's Gift – Multiple Choice Question Set

The spider asks Kuma, the girl, and the old woman for help but is refused each time. What might happen if no one helps her?

• She will drown in the spring

• She will climb out on her own

• She will fly away

• She will be carried by the wind

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Why do the first three characters refuse to help the spider?

• They cannot hear the spider

• They are too busy, afraid, or troubled

• They do not like spiders

• They think the spider is dangerous

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Because Kuma, the girl, and the old woman refuse to help, what happens to the spider?

• She climbs out by herself

• She disappears

• She grows weaker in the water

• She gets angry

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Why does Piki decide to help the spider when others would not?

• He thought he would get money

• He is kind and values life

• He wanted to show off

• He was afraid of his mother

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The spider tells Piki, “Someday I shall help you as you have helped me.” What question might a reader ask?

• Does Piki believe in magic?

• Why is the spider white?

• How can such a small spider ever help Piki?

• Will Piki help the spider again?

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After Piki saves the spider, she promises to help him one day. What might the spider do later in the play?

• Protect him from danger

• Teach him how to weave

• Spin him a new bowstring

• Give him a reward or gift

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Why does the Chieftain use a contest to choose his daughter’s husband?

• To make the boys stronger

• To test qualities like strength, honor, and honesty

• To keep the boys busy

• To see who has the most money

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What happens during the running contest?

• Kuma cheats by tripping Piki

• The race ends in a tie

• Kuma runs fairly and wins

• Piki trips on his own

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What effect does Kuma’s tripping have on Piki?

• Piki wins more easily

• Piki gets hurt and slows down

• Piki loses the race

• Piki leaves the contest

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Why does Piki stay silent about Kuma’s cheating?

• He does not notice it

• He is afraid of Kuma

• The Chieftain already knows

• He shows honor and refuses to complain

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