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

2. Why does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox into raising is leg and yelling, "Wahoo"?
(a) to show Brer Fox is not really dead.
(b) to impress Brer Wolf.
(c) to make a monkey out of Brer Fox.
(d) to prepare him for a talent show.

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

4. What habit of the goose does the little boy ask Uncle Remus about?
(a) standing on one leg.
(b) taking in washing.
(c) chasing dogs.
(d) biting small boys.

5. What fool's errand does Brer Tarrypin put Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and Brer Wolf up to?
(a) trying to get honey out of a wasp nest.
(b) trying to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
(c) trying to seine the reflection of the moon out of the pond.
(d) trying to eat sour grapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox into doing to go to Miss Meadows' house?

2. Why does Uncle Remus say he cannot tell the boy Mr. Man's real name?

3. What trick does Brer Tarrypin use to make himself look stronger than Brer Bear?

4. Who is the main storyteller of the book?

5. What upsets the little boy about the possum and the missing butter?

(see the answer key)

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