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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. What trick does Brer Tarrypin use to make himself look stronger than Brer Bear?
(a) in a throwing contest, Tarrypin throws a sparrow.
(b) in a rope pulling contest, Tarrypin ties his end to a log.
(c) in an arm wrestling contest, Tarrypin uses his teeth.
(d) in a lifting contest, Tarrypin does his lift in the water.

2. What does Brer Rabbit eat up while the other animals are working?
(a) the butter.
(b) the carrots.
(c) the cake.
(d) the salad.

3. 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 prepare him for a talent show.
(c) to make a monkey out of Brer Fox.
(d) to impress Brer Wolf.

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 about to bite off his tail.
(c) he tells Brer Fox to grab his shell.
(d) he tells Brer Fox he is holding onto a root.

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 Miss Meadows put him there to take him to a party.
(c) that Mr. Man is looking for a pet to feed and care for.
(d) that Brer Tarrypin will think it is safe for him to come near.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Brer Rabbit safe in the briar patch?

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

3. What becomes of the blacksmith that made a deal with the Devil which prevented him from both Heaven and Hell?

4. What creature does Uncle Remus credit for the great flood?

5. What does Brer Rabbit use to keep Brer Fox from catching him in Miss Meadows' chimney?

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