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1. 1.

   Choose the correct options to complete the sentences.

   1. Tiger remained the most powerful because
      1. all water bodies in the forest were named after him
      2. he was the undisputed king.
      3. he was arrogant.
      4. he was most ferocious.
   2. Anansi requested the tiger to
      1. make him his friend.
      2. stop other animals from making fun of him.
      3. acknowledge his presence.
      4. have something named after him.
   3. When the tiger asked Anansi to capture the snake, Anansi was 
      1. overwhelmed
      2. curious
      3. worried
      4. cheerful
   4. The snake saw the bananas and
      1. wrapped his tail around the tree trunk.
      2. lay the weight of his body on the vine.
      3. went after the piglet in the trap.
      4. avoided the food and went home.
2. 2.

   Refer to the beginning of the story. Do you think that Anansi was admired and respected by the forest animals? Give reasons to support your answer.

3. 3.

   'Nothing too hard... just capture snake for me by the end of the week...'

   Why did the tiger choose the snake and not any other animal?

4. 4.

   The snake seemed to be intelligent and smart because he was able to safeguard himself from Anansi's attempts to capture him. But still he failed. Why?

5. 5.

   Describe the method Anansi used on the third day to trap the snake. Did he succeed?

6. 6.

   With the help of the phrases given below complete the following sentences.

   think big, tears of amusement, went berserk, sick and tired, got the better of him

   1. We were all _____________ of the shortage of water in the colony.
   2. His greed for money _____________ at the end.
   3. Looking at the jokers performing in the circus, we had _____________ in our eyes.
   4. Rohit ___________ with fear as he watched the horror film all by himself.
   5. You need to ____________ if you want to succeed in life.