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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, The Tales of Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Aunt Tempy, how does the wolf get into the meeting of the horned cattle?
(a) by disguising himself as a man.
(b) by disguising himself as a horned cow.
(c) by bringing salt blocks to the meeting.
(d) by disgusing himself as a rabbit.

2. When the dog chases the fox, what does Brer Fox believe?
(a) that Brer Rabbit set the dog on him.
(b) that the dog was a friend of the goose.
(c) that Miss Sally set the dog on him.
(d) that the dog was hiding under the bed.

3. 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 to dance for her amusement.
(c) by offering her a fresh carrot.
(d) by telling her he was sick.

4. What is the story of Mr. Lion and his wool an example of in the Uncle Remus stories?
(a) using animals that inhabit the southern states.
(b) Uncle Remus's lack of imagination.
(c) jokes Uncle Remus plays on the little boy's mind.
(d) explaining why animals look the way they do.

5. What does Mr. Lion look like when he gets out of the barrel?
(a) he looks like a wet hen with his wool drooping.
(b) he has turned a bright shade of red except for his mane.
(c) he is completely bald.
(d) he has lost his hair except for the tip of the tail and his mane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gets Brer Rabbit chased by Mr. Man's pack of dogs?

2. How does Mr. Lion get into the barrel of hot water?

3. All covered with leaves, what does Brer Rabbit call out to scare Brer Fox and Brer Wolf?

4. What is the message of "The Creetures Go to the Barbecue"?

5. Who tells a slightly different story about the lion from Aunt Tempy's story?

(see the answer key)

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