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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Uncle Remus, His Songs and Stories, 23 through 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Uncle Remus say he cannot tell the boy Mr. Man's real name?
(a) either no one ever told him or that he can't remember.
(b) no one ever called the man by his real name.
(c) it is a big secret who the man is.
(d) it might embarrass the man if people know who he is.

3. What becomes of the blacksmith that made a deal with the Devil which prevented him from both Heaven and Hell?
(a) he eats little children who go out at night.
(b) he flies like a bat at night.
(c) he becomes an owl that never dies.
(d) he roams the earth as a Jacky-my-lantern.

4. What animal does Uncle Remus mimic by saying, I-doom-er-ker-du-mer-ker?
(a) the crow.
(b) the terrapin.
(c) the frog.
(d) the Mud Terkle.

5. What does Brer Fox think Brer Rabbit is doing down in the well?
(a) checking on his treasure.
(b) hiding his game bag.
(c) checking the water level.
(d) looking for fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the fox's tail have a white tip?

2. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox that makes him run away when he is pulled out of the well?

3. How does Brer Rabbit get revenge on Brer Wolf?

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

5. What tale of Uncle Remus is likely the most cruel?

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