Anasi and the Sky God
Anasi was half man, half...
Spider
What is the main problem in this myth?
The sun was setting too quickly for the people (AKA, they had to do things in the dark).
What was the boy's main problem at the start of the myth?
There was a drought/ the boy had to go farther and farther away from his village to get rice to feed him and his mother.
What do the gleaning journals TRULY mean within the book?
Foreshadowing, giving more information, reflection, etc.
What is Citra accused of in chapter 29? What does she do about it?
She is accused of murdering Scythe Faraday. She escapes.
Why were the humans sad?
Because they did not have anything to make their life bright and fun (AKA, something to share)
Why did the people agree to help Maui in his quest to capture the sun?
He had already succeeded in many difficult quests and challenges, so the people trusted him.
What amazing thing happened to the boy as he was gathering grass?
A single patch of grass grew over and over again each day.
Name one difference between Rowan and Citra's personality traits.
Answers will vary.
What is Rowan willing to do to protect Citra?
Die for her.
How many impossible tasks did the Sky God tell Anasi to complete to get his stories?
4 ("You must capture Mmoboro the deadly hornet swarm, Onini the killer python, Osebo the stealthy leopard, and Mmoatia the mischievous fairy.”)
How were Maui and his brothers going to slow the sun?
They were going to use rope to capture it.
A pearl
What does Citra admire the most in Scythe Faraday?
His compassion
What is Citra's "worst thing" she has ever done?
Push Rhonda in front of a bus.
How did Anasi succeed in his quest?
He was successful and captured all 4 creatures in exchange for the Sky God's stories.
What is the name of the god that is controlling the sun?
Tamanuitera.
What happened to the boy when he put the pearl in his mouth? What did he do after?
He turned into the river dragon. He was able to bring water back to his village.
Rowan plans to do what to all the corrupt Scythes?
Kill them quietly.
How has Rowan changed since the beginning of the book?
Answers will vary.
Because Anasi was the one who gave us stories and the ability to tell stories, helping us build community.
Why should humans learn about/ reflect on Maui?
Because Maui was the one who made the days longer for us humans to work, eat, and enjoy time with others.
Why should humans admire the young boy from this myth?
Because he sacrificed his life to bring prosperity and life back to his village.
Scythe Curie holds what morals/ standards for herself during gleanings?
Be compassionate, ethical, do not kill children, contact/ speak with the family, etc.
What happened between Scythe Faraday and Scythe Curie?
They fell in love, were punished, and stayed colleagues.