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Anansi the Clever Spider

Questions: 5

Grade: 2

Words: 60

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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 clever cat

A wise old man

A tricky spider

Explanation. Anansi is a famous character in African folktales, known for being a clever spider who loves to play tricks.

A lazy dog

A brave lion

Question 2

What happens when Anansi plays tricks?

He always succeeds

He often fails and gets in trouble

Explanation. Anansi's tricks often backfire, landing him in sticky (troublesome) situations.

He becomes more popular

He gets rewarded

He becomes stronger

Question 3

What does 'backfire' mean in this context?

To explode

To return to a previous place

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.

To spread fire on one's back

To run fast backwards

Question 4

What is the lesson that Anansi's stories teach us?

Being a spider is fun

Being tricky is always good

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.

Playing tricks is the best way to solve problems

All spiders are clever

Question 5

Is it true that Anansi's tricks always work?

True

False

Explanation. Anansi's tricks often do not work. They backfire and Anansi finds himself in a sticky situation.

Sometimes

Always

Never

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