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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 by Uncle Remus probably causes the accusation of racism leveled at Joel Chandler Harris?
(a) The Sad Fate of Mr. Fox.
(b) the tale of Why the Negro is Black.
(c) the tale of Why the Negro is a Slave.
(d) the tale of Where the Negro Came From.

2. How does Brer Rabbit get revenge on Brer Wolf?
(a) he gets him caught in the briar patch.
(b) he locks him in a chest and pours hot water on him.
(c) he calls in help from the dogs.
(d) he causes a quarrel between him and Brer Fox.

3. What causes Brer Fox to fall into the pond?
(a) the frogs.
(b) Brer Tarrypin's tail.
(c) his reflection.
(d) a mud slide.

4. Why does Brer Fox make the tar baby?
(a) to decorate the Big Road.
(b) to have Brer Rabbit's curiosity get him caught.
(c) to make fun of Brer Rabbit.
(d) to have someone to talk to.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox out of his hunting game?

2. Who is the main storyteller of the book?

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

4. Who answers Brer Tarrypin by saying, "knee deep"?

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

(see the answer key)

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