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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. Who is the main storyteller of the book?
(a) Brer Rabbit.
(b) Miss Sally.
(c) Uncle Remus.
(d) Africa Jack.

2. What upsets the little boy about the possum and the missing butter?
(a) the possum did not get any butter to eat.
(b) the possum dies when he wasn't guilty of eating it.
(c) Brer Rabbit told a lie about the possum.
(d) the possum made it look like the wolf ate the butter.

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

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

5. What excuse does Brer Fox give Brer Rabbit for having a meeting?
(a) to have a confab.
(b) to plan a trip.
(c) to play a trick on Brer Bear.
(d) to share a meal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Uncle Remus say that Brer Bear is likely stuck in a hollow tree to this day?

2. What causes Brer Rabbit to roll in the leaves and look like a monster?

3. What fool's errand does Brer Tarrypin put Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and Brer Wolf up to?

4. What does Brer Rabbit eat up while the other animals are working?

5. What story does Uncle Remus reinvent involving a pig named Runt?

(see the answer key)

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