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