The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Section 1, Uncle Remus, His Songs and Stories, 1 through 11

1. Who is the main storyteller of the book?

Uncle Remus.

2. How does the story begin?

Miss Sally is looking for her young son.

3. What excuse does Brer Fox give Brer Rabbit for having a meeting?

to have a confab.

4. How does Brer Rabbit warn Brer Fox to keep his distance?

he says he is full of fleas.

5. Why does Brer Fox make the tar baby?

to have Brer Rabbit's curiosity get him caught.

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

he falls over as though he is dead.

7. Why does Uncle Remus finish the tale of Brer Rabbit and the tar baby on another night?

because the little boy asks him what happened.

8. Why is Brer Rabbit safe in the briar patch?

because he was born...
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