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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 13 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brer Wolf end his fight with Brer Fox?
(a) by biting off Brer Fox's head.
(b) by clogging the hole where Brer Fox is hiding.
(c) by tying him to a hollow tree.
(d) by tossing Brer Fox into the pond.

2. Why does the fox's tail have a white tip?
(a) it got dipped into the whitewash for the fence.
(b) it turned white when Brer Fox got scared.
(c) it caught on fire when he jumped over the bonfire.
(d) it got caught in a rabbit trap.

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

4. What does Brer Rabbit use to keep Brer Fox from catching him in Miss Meadows' chimney?
(a) he climbs out the top and jumps off the roof.
(b) he spits rabbit tobacco in his eye.
(c) he drops on Brer Fox's head and knocks him out.
(d) he tosses down soot from the chimney.

5. How does the story begin?
(a) Africa Jack is telling one of his stories.
(b) Miss Sally is looking for her young son.
(c) The little boy is hiding from his mother.
(d) Brer Rabbit is caught by the tar baby.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brer Tarrypin fool Brer Fox into letting go of his tail?

2. What habit of the goose does the little boy ask Uncle Remus about?

3. Why does Brer Rabbit free Brer Fox from Mr. Man's trap?

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

5. What tale by Uncle Remus probably causes the accusation of racism leveled at Joel Chandler Harris?

(see the answer key)

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