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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 tale of Uncle Remus is likely the most cruel?
(a) Brer Rabbit and the Butter.
(b) Brer Bear and the Tarrypin.
(c) Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby.
(d) The Sad Fate of Mr. Fox.

2. How does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox out of his hunting game?
(a) by claiming that the bag is poisonous.
(b) by playing dead causing Brer Fox to put down his bag.
(c) by exchanging the game bag for a bag of rocks.
(d) by telling Brer Fox where there is bigger game.

3. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox that makes him run away when he is pulled out of the well?
(a) that his house is on fire.
(b) that someone is looking for him with a gun.
(c) that Brer Bear is looking to fight him.
(d) that there are snakes in the well.

4. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox to get him to change places in Mr. Man's trap?
(a) that Miss Meadows put him there to take him to a party.
(b) that he is getting paid to scare away the squirrels.
(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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Brer Rabbit make dust from a rock?

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

4. What does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox into doing to go to Miss Meadows' house?

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

(see the answer key)

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