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

2. How does Uncle Remus explain the cure for a plantation witch?
(a) salt in the witch's bed keeps him from transforming into a bat.
(b) chicken blood sprinkled on the witch makes him lose power.
(c) bars on the windows keep him from going out in the night.
(d) salt on his shed skin causes the witch agony when he returns.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Brer Rabbit give for stopping work on the corn patch?

2. Why does the little girl release Brer Rabbit after he is caught in the garden?

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

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

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

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