Which of these traits does not describe Anansi?
clever
tricky
adventurous
honest
What trick did Anansi play on Possum?
He made Possum think that the watermelon read a book.
He made Possum think that the watermelon grew.
He made Possum think that the watermelon jumped.
He made Possum think that the watermelon talked.
In the story, it said that Anansi gorged himself. What does gorged mean?
hid from people
sneaked up on someone
jumped down
ate a lot of food
Why did King Bear throw the watermelon?
It did not talk to him.
He wanted to see how far he could throw it.
It called him a fool.
He wanted to break it so he could eat it.
How did Possum feel when he first heard the voice coming from inside the watermelon?
puzzled or confused
happy
angry
disappointed
What is the problem in this story?
Anansi was stuck inside the watermelon.
Possum thought watermelons could talk.
King Bear became angry.
The watermelon split wide open.
Who was the first animal Possum met on his way to see King Bear?
Anansi
Dog
King Bear
Raccoon
Why did Anansi wait until Possum took a nap to go into the watermelon patch?
He wanted to eat late in the day.
He wanted to jump out and surprise Possum.
He didn't want Possum to see him.
He wanted to be able to wake up Possum.
What do you think Possum was hoping the King would do when he heard the watermelon talk?
yell at Possum for bringing him a big watermelon
plant the seeds to grow more watermelons
cut the watermelon up and share it with all of the animals
give him a reward for bringing him an amazing watermelon
How can you tell that Anansi didn't learn a lesson from being stuck in the watermelon?
All of these
He played another trick on the king.
He tried to trick Possum with a talking peach.
He apologized to Possum for playing a trick on him.
