Characters
Who is the main character in "Imani's Moon"?
Imani
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in a small village or town.
What does Imani want to do in the story?
Imani wants to fly to the moon.
What does the story mean when it said that the other children teased Imani?
The other children picked/were mean to Imani.
What does Imani dream of?
She dreams of reaching the moon.
What time of day does the story take place?
It takes place during the nighttime.
What challenges does Imani face?
Imani faces challenges such as difficulties in flying or believing in herself.
What does it mean to have courage?
a.) to be brave
b.) to be strong
c.) to be happy
a.) to be brave
Who helps Imani with her dreams?
1.) Her mother help her with her dreams.
2.) Her friends help her with her dreams.
Where did Imani meet the snake Nyoka?
In the forest/in tree branches/in the woods/etc.
How do Imani's feelings change from the beginning to the end of the story?
Imani's feelings change from excitement and hope to frustration and then to joy and fulfillment.
In the story, it says that Imani's legs ached while she was jumping. What does the word ached mean?
It means that her legs hurt.
What kind of personality does Imani have?
a.) mean
b.) scared
c.) hopeful
C.) Hopeful
What did Imani and her mother look at while her mother told stories?
They looked at the sky.
What did Imani receive after she jumped on the moon?
She received a small, round moon rock.
What does the phrase "lifted her spirit" mean?
a.) It made her crazier.
b.) It made her cry more.
c.) It made her happier.
c.) It made her happier.
What lesson does Imani learn?
Imani learns that if she works hard she can accomplish her dreams.
Where did Imani meet Olapa?
She met her on the moon.
What did Imani try to create to get to the moon?
She tried to create wings to fly to the moon.