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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. What does Benjamin Ram do to frighten away the wolves?
(a) kicks up his heels.
(b) roars like a lion.
(c) plays his fiddle.
(d) yells for Brer Bear.

2. Why does Miss Sally write out a pass for Uncle Remus?
(a) to go into town and shop for her.
(b) to get married.
(c) to get away from the boy.
(d) to go visit some relatives.

3. How does Brer Tarrypin get Brer Buzzard's quills?
(a) by hiding in Brer Buzzard's nest.
(b) by snatching them when Brer Buzzard sleeps.
(c) by pulling him into the pond.
(d) by burning him in a fire.

4. How does Brer Tarrypin fool Brer Fox into letting go of his tail?
(a) he tells Brer Fox to jump into the pond.
(b) he tells Brer Fox he is holding onto a root.
(c) he tells Brer Fox he is about to bite off his tail.
(d) he tells Brer Fox to grab his shell.

5. What tale by Uncle Remus probably causes the accusation of racism leveled at Joel Chandler Harris?
(a) the tale of Why the Negro is Black.
(b) The Sad Fate of Mr. Fox.
(c) the tale of Where the Negro Came From.
(d) the tale of Why the Negro is a Slave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Brer Fox think Brer Rabbit is doing down in the well?

3. According to Uncle Remus, which character are both Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox sweet on?

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

5. Why does Brother Bear have no tail?

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