Annie Oakley
Who was Annie Oakley, and what was she famous for?
She was a famous sharpshooter who was very good at shooting targets.
Who is Beowulf, and where does he come from?
Beowulf is a brave warrior from Geatland.
What did Hansel use to try to mark the trail home?
Breadcrumbs.
Why was Red Riding Hood walking through the forest?
She was bringing food to her grandmother.
How does Anansi get stuck inside the watermelon?
Anansi hides inside a watermelon.
How did Annie learn to shoot so well?
She practiced a lot from a young age while hunting.
What problem is King Hrothgar facing at the beginning of the story?
A monster named Grendel is attacking his people.
What do Hansel and Gretel find in the forest?
A house made of candy (or gingerbread).
Who tricks both Red Riding Hood and her grandmother?
The wolf
Why are the animals surprised?
They think the watermelon is talking.
What challenges did Annie face as a woman during her time?
People did not expect women to be good at shooting or performing.
How does Beowulf defeat Grendel?
He fights Grendel with his bare hands and defeats him.
Who lives inside the candy house?
What mistake does Red Riding Hood make in the beginning?
She stops and talks to the wolf.
Why did Anansi climb into the watermelon?
To be lazy and avoid work.
What show or group made Annie Oakley famous around the world?
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.
Why do people consider Beowulf a hero?
He risks his life to protect others.
How does Gretel save Hansel?
She tricks the witch and pushes her into the oven.
Who saves Red Riding Hood and her grandmother?
A hunter.
How does Anansi escape?
He rolls down the hill and breaks free when the watermelon cracks.
Why do people still remember Annie Oakley today?
She showed that women could be strong, skilled, and successful.
What happens to Beowulf at the end of the story?
He dies after fighting a dragon.
How does the story end?
They return home safely with treasure.
What lesson does the story teach?
Not to talk to strangers and to follow directions.
What is the lesson of the story?
Anansi learns that being lazy can cause trouble.