Anansi and the Talking Watermelon | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 10 Public

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Which of these traits does not describe Anansi - honest, tricky, clever, or adventurous?

honest

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What trick did Anansi play on Possum?

He made Possum think that the watermelon talked.

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In the story, it said that Anansi gorged himself. What does gorged mean?

ate a lot of food

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Why did King Bear throw the watermelon?

It called him a fool.

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How did Possum feel when he first heard the voice coming from inside the watermelon?

puzzled or confused

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What is the problem in this story?

Anansi was stuck inside the watermelon.

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Who was the first animal Possum met on his way to see King Bear?

Raccoon

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Why did Anansi wait until Possum took a nap to go into the watermelon patch?

He didn't want Possum to see him.

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What do you think Possum was hoping the King would do when he heard the watermelon talk?

give him a reward for bringing him an amazing watermelon

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How can you tell that Anansi didn't learn a lesson from being stuck in the watermelon?

He tried to trick Possum with a talking peach.

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