Anansi the Clever Spider
Questions:
5
Grade:
2
Words:
60
Anansi the Spider is a famous character in African folktales. This little spider is known for being very clever. Anansi loves to play tricks and outsmart others with his smart ideas. But did you know? Often, his tricks do not work. They backfire and Anansi finds himself in a sticky situation. This shows that honesty is always the best policy.
Question 1
Who is Anansi?
A
A clever cat
B
A wise old man
C
A tricky spider
Explanation. Anansi is a famous character in African folktales, known for being a clever spider who loves to play tricks.
D
A lazy dog
E
A brave lion
Question 2
What happens when Anansi plays tricks?
A
He always succeeds
B
He often fails and gets in trouble
Explanation. Anansi's tricks often backfire, landing him in sticky (troublesome) situations.
C
He becomes more popular
D
He gets rewarded
E
He becomes stronger
Question 3
What does 'backfire' mean in this context?
A
To explode
B
To return to a previous place
C
To cause an opposite effect
Explanation. In this context, 'backfire' means to have the opposite result of what one intended. Anansi’s tricks often backfire, meaning they do not work as he planned and instead get him into trouble.
D
To spread fire on one's back
E
To run fast backwards
Question 4
What is the lesson that Anansi's stories teach us?
A
Being a spider is fun
B
Being tricky is always good
C
Honesty is the best policy
Explanation. The stories of Anansi often highlight that honesty is the best policy, as his tricks frequently lead him into trouble.
D
Playing tricks is the best way to solve problems
E
All spiders are clever
Question 5
Is it true that Anansi's tricks always work?
A
True
B
False
Explanation. Anansi's tricks often do not work. They backfire and Anansi finds himself in a sticky situation.
C
Sometimes
D
Always
E
Never
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