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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sectino 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 25 through 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the little girl release Brer Rabbit after he is caught in the garden?
(a) by giving her some rabbit candy.
(b) by offering her a fresh carrot.
(c) by telling her he was sick.
(d) by offering to dance for her amusement.

2. What happens when the alligator runs through the fire?
(a) he loses his fur.
(b) he gets rough bumps all over his skin.
(c) he runs to cool off in the pond.
(d) he lears to walk upright.

3. What does Aunt Tempy think about African Jack's talk about spirits?
(a) she wants to find a ghost to talk to.
(b) she hopes never to be haunted.
(c) she thinks African Jack is stupid.
(d) she remembers ghosts she has seen.

4. How does Brer Rabbit warn Brer Fox to keep his distance?
(a) he says he has a fox trap.
(b) he says he is full of fleas.
(c) he says he has a cold.
(d) he says he has a big stick.

5. How does Brer Possum react when attacked by the dog?
(a) he falls over as though he is dead.
(b) he screams for help from Brer Coon.
(c) he goes at the dog with tooth and claw.
(d) he runs into the brair patch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Brer Rabbit get Brer Fox's grandfather to go help get Brer Fox out of the bee gum?

3. In the absence of Uncle Remus, who tells the little boy tales?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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