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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 1 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What story does Uncle Remus reinvent involving a pig named Runt?
(a) The Sky if Falling.
(b) Hansel and Gretle.
(c) Jack and the Beanstalk.
(d) The Three Little Pigs.

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

3. What excuse does Brer Rabbit give for stopping work on the corn patch?
(a) he claims to have a thorn in his hand.
(b) he pretends to have a bad back.
(c) he offers to go bring food to the workers.
(d) he says he hears his family calling.

4. What does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox into doing to go to Miss Meadows' house?
(a) letting him ride Brer Fox like a horse.
(b) getting him to put on a dress.
(c) having a race to see who gets there first.
(d) pulling him in a wagon.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Uncle Remus finish the tale of Brer Rabbit and the tar baby on another night?

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

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

5. How does Brer Rabbit gain entry into a wonderful garden?

(see the answer key)

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