Answer the following questions

Q1. What did Anansi want to prove to the other animals? Why?

Anansi wanted to prove that he was the smartest animal in the jungle. He believed that if he could capture Snake, the animals would respect him and make him their Storyteller.

Q2. Why did he choose Snake and not any other animal?

Anansi chose Snake because Snake was the biggest and strongest animal in the jungle. Capturing Snake would show everyone that Anansi was clever enough to outsmart even the most powerful creature.

Q3. Why was it important for Anansi to capture Snake?

It was important for Anansi to capture Snake because the animals had set this task as a test. Only by completing it could Anansi prove his intelligence and earn the title of the jungle’s Storyteller.

Q4. Snake was a smart animal because he could dodge Anansi twice. Yet he failed. Why?

Snake failed because Anansi used a clever trick to trap him. Anansi flattered Snake and tricked him into lying straight on the stick, pretending to measure his length. Then, he quickly tied Snake to the stick while Snake was distracted.

Q5. Anansi lies, he cheats, yet the animals will have to choose him as their Storyteller. What do you think of this?

Although Anansi lies and cheats, his cleverness and ability to solve problems make him a good Storyteller. Stories often need creativity and wit, and Anansi’s actions, even though tricky, prove he has those qualities. However, his behavior also shows that being smart should be balanced with honesty.