Anansi and the Beans: A Story Analysis

Anansi visits Grandma Spider to help with her garden. While planting beans, he is tempted by the smell of Grandma's cooking beans. Despite being warned, Anansi tastes the beans and hides them in his hat. Chaos ensues when birds invade the garden, and Anansi's attempt to hide the beans results in his hair being burned off, leading to embarrassment.

What task did Grandma Spider give to Anansi?

• To harvest the crops

• To clean the house

• To plant beans in the garden

• To water the plants

What did Grandma Spider warn Anansi about before leaving for the market?

• Not to touch the pot of beans

• Not to leave the house

• Not to eat the cookies

• Not to talk to strangers

What tempted Anansi to go near the pot of beans?

• The color of the pot

• The sight of the beans

• The sound of boiling

• The smell of the beans

How did Anansi try to hide the beans he ate?

• By burying them in the garden

• By putting them in his hat

• By throwing them out the window

• By feeding them to the birds

What caused the neighbors to come to Grandma Spider's house?

• Birds eating the planted beans

• A loud noise from the garden

• Anansi's loud singing

• A fire in the kitchen

What did Anansi do with the hot beans when the neighbors arrived?

• He put them on his head

• He hid them under the table

• He ate them quickly

• He threw them out the window

What was the result of Anansi putting the hot beans on his head?

• He felt refreshed

• He became invisible

• His hair was burned off

• He got a headache

How did the neighbors react when they saw Anansi's bald head?

• They laughed

• They were angry

• They were sad

• They were confused

Where did Anansi hide after the incident with the beans?

• In the basement

• In the attic

• In the kitchen

• In the garden

What did Anansi avoid after the incident?

• Cooking

• Beans

• Gardening

• Spicy food