Question 1

What did Anansi do to get the watermelon?

Accepted Answer

He jumped over the fence and picked it.

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He waited for Farmer Ant to leave.

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He climbed a tree to reach it.

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He asked Farmer Ant for it.

Question 2

What did Anansi say when Parrot told him not to eat the watermelon?

Accepted Answer

Don't tell!

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It's mine!

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I won't eat it!

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Leave me alone!

Question 3

What did Farmer Ant say he would have done if Anansi had asked?

Accepted Answer

He would have shared the watermelon.

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He would have chased him away.

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He would have laughed at him.

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He would have given him two watermelons.

Question 4

What did Anansi have to do as a consequence of his actions?

Accepted Answer

Help Farmer Ant work all day.

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Go home right away.

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Apologize to Parrot.

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Find more watermelons.

Question 5

What lesson did Anansi learn by the end of the story?

Accepted Answer

He should ask for things next time.

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He never wants watermelon again.

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He should steal more often.

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He should always run away.

Question 6

What is the general theme of the story?

Accepted Answer

The importance of honesty and asking for permission.

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The troubles of being a spider.

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The benefits of stealing.

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The joy of eating fruit.

Question 7

What would have been the best thing for Anansi to do?

Accepted Answer

Ask for a watermelon.

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Take the fruit quickly

Answer

Tell Parrot to be quiet.

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