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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 Bear and the Tarrypin.
(b) Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby.
(c) Brer Rabbit and the Butter.
(d) The Sad Fate of Mr. Fox.

2. What does Brer Rabbit use to keep Brer Fox from catching him in Miss Meadows' chimney?
(a) he tosses down soot from the chimney.
(b) he climbs out the top and jumps off the roof.
(c) he spits rabbit tobacco in his eye.
(d) he drops on Brer Fox's head and knocks him out.

3. Who answers Brer Tarrypin by saying, "knee deep"?
(a) Brer Rabbit.
(b) the dog.
(c) Miss Meadow's girls.
(d) the frogs.

4. Why does Uncle Remus finish the tale of Brer Rabbit and the tar baby on another night?
(a) because the little boy asks him what happened.
(b) because he forgot to finish earlier.
(c) because the boy liked that tale so much.
(d) because he cannot think of another tale.

5. How does the story begin?
(a) Brer Rabbit is caught by the tar baby.
(b) The little boy is hiding from his mother.
(c) Africa Jack is telling one of his stories.
(d) Miss Sally is looking for her young son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brer Rabbit free Brer Fox from Mr. Man's trap?

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

3. What upsets the little boy about the possum and the missing butter?

4. What excuse does Brer Fox give Brer Rabbit for having a meeting?

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

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