1. You already know that Anansi is a trickster. What does this tell you about the outcome of the folktale? (1 point)
A: Everything will turn out the best possible way for all the characters.
B: Everything will turn out the best possible way for Anansi.
C: Anansi’s overconfidence will cause him to get into trouble.
D: The other characters will not be tricked by Anansi.
(I PICK A)
2. What does Anansi use to get what he wants? (1 point)
A: pity
B: strength
C: money
D: cunning
(I PICK D)
3. How do all the creatures in the story seem to feel about Anansi at first? (1 point)
A: They fear him.
B: They trust him.
C: They think he is funny.
D: They dislike him.
(I PICK B)
4. Which of the following words most likely comes from Africa? (1 point)
A: boutique
B: safari
C: violin
D: allegro
(I PICK B)
5. Which of the following sentences follows capitalization rules? (1 point)
A: Anansi returned to the forest and cut a long Bamboo Pole and some Strong Vines.
B: He took his gourd full of hornets to nyame, the sky God.
C: Anansi heard the sound of the leopard falling, and he said: “ah, Osebo, you are half-foolish!”
D: When Onini, the python, heard Anansi talking to himself, he said: “Why are you arguing this way with yourself?”
(I PICK D)
6. Which of the following is a simple sentence? (1 point)
A: So Anansi laid the pole on the ground, and the python came and stretched himself out beside it.
B: He wrapped the vine all around Onini until the python couldn't move.
C: He went home and made his plans.
D: In that case.
(I PICK D)
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Please help :( I'm running out of time !
You're welcome! Let's go through each question and explain how to get the answers.
1. To determine the answer for this question, you need to understand what a trickster is. A trickster is a character who plays pranks or engages in deception to achieve their goals. Based on this definition, you can infer that the outcome of the folktale may not turn out positively for all characters involved. Therefore, the correct answer is C: Anansi’s overconfidence will cause him to get into trouble.
2. This question asks what Anansi uses to get what he wants. You need to consider the character's traits and actions. Anansi is known as a trickster, which implies that he uses cunning and cleverness to achieve his goals. So, the correct answer is D: cunning.
3. To determine how the creatures in the story initially feel about Anansi, you need to look for clues in the text. It is mentioned that the creatures are wary of Anansi's tricks and are cautious around him. Therefore, the correct answer is A: They fear him.
4. This question asks you to identify a word that likely comes from Africa. To answer it, you need to consider the origin and usage of the provided words. Among the options, "safari" is a word that has a clear connection to Africa, as it refers to an expedition or journey, typically associated with African wildlife. So, the correct answer is B: safari.
5. This question tests your understanding of capitalization rules. You need to select the sentence that follows proper capitalization rules. In the given options, sentence D is the correct answer: "When Onini, the python, heard Anansi talking to himself, he said: 'Why are you arguing this way with yourself?'" It capitalizes proper nouns (Onini and Anansi) and the beginning of a quoted speech.
6. To identify a simple sentence, you need to look for a sentence with a single subject and a single predicate. Among the options, sentence C is the correct answer: "He went home and made his plans." It has a clear subject (He) and a predicate (went home and made his plans) without any additional clauses.
I hope this explanation helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.