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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Uncle Remus and the Little Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal does Brer Fox meet up with in the tale, How Brother Fox Was Too Smart?
(a) a porcupine.
(b) a wildcat.
(c) a skunk.
(d) a badger.

2. Why does Uncle Remus shake his head at African Jack?
(a) he uses bad language in front of the little boy.
(b) his stories are too scary for the little boy.
(c) he tells stories that have no moral.
(d) his stories are dull and uninteresting.

3. How does Daddy Jack change Uncle Remus' story about the fox in the garden?
(a) he changes the fox for a possum.
(b) he adds a possum to the story.
(c) he tells how the fox got away.
(d) he tells how the possum tricked the fox.

4. All covered with leaves, what does Brer Rabbit call out to scare Brer Fox and Brer Wolf?
(a) Whip-poor-will
(b) I-doom-er-ker-du-mer-ker
(c) Wull-er-de-Wust
(d) Boo

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the rumor about African Jack?

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

3. What do the rabbit and the wolf do to get provisions when they are hungry?

4. In what way does Uncle Remus personify the elements?

5. Why does Brer Rabbit say he is running away from Brer Wolf and the gold mine?

(see the answer key)

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