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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 1 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main storyteller of the book?
(a) Brer Rabbit.
(b) Africa Jack.
(c) Uncle Remus.
(d) Miss Sally.

2. What excuse does Brer Rabbit give for stopping work on the corn patch?
(a) he pretends to have a bad back.
(b) he offers to go bring food to the workers.
(c) he says he hears his family calling.
(d) he claims to have a thorn in his hand.

3. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox to get him to change places in Mr. Man's trap?
(a) that Miss Meadows put him there to take him to a party.
(b) that Mr. Man is looking for a pet to feed and care for.
(c) that he is getting paid to scare away the squirrels.
(d) that Brer Tarrypin will think it is safe for him to come near.

4. What tale by Uncle Remus probably causes the accusation of racism leveled at Joel Chandler Harris?
(a) the tale of Where the Negro Came From.
(b) the tale of Why the Negro is a Slave.
(c) The Sad Fate of Mr. Fox.
(d) the tale of Why the Negro is Black.

5. How does Uncle Remus explain the cure for a plantation witch?
(a) bars on the windows keep him from going out in the night.
(b) chicken blood sprinkled on the witch makes him lose power.
(c) salt in the witch's bed keeps him from transforming into a bat.
(d) salt on his shed skin causes the witch agony when he returns.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brer Rabbit get revenge on Brer Wolf?

2. Why does Uncle Remus say that Brer Bear is likely stuck in a hollow tree to this day?

3. What trick of Brer Possum fails to save Brer Fox for the Man's whip?

4. Why does the fox's tail have a white tip?

5. How does Brer Possum react when attacked by the dog?

(see the answer key)

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