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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sectino 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 25 through 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 there are snakes in the well.
(d) that Brer Bear is looking to fight him.

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

3. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox to get him to change places in Mr. Man's trap?
(a) that Brer Tarrypin will think it is safe for him to come near.
(b) that Miss Meadows put him there to take him to a party.
(c) that he is getting paid to scare away the squirrels.
(d) that Mr. Man is looking for a pet to feed and care for.

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

5. Why does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox into raising is leg and yelling, "Wahoo"?
(a) to impress Brer Wolf.
(b) to show Brer Fox is not really dead.
(c) to prepare him for a talent show.
(d) to make a monkey out of Brer Fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aunt Tempy think about African Jack's talk about spirits?

2. Why does the fox's tail have a white tip?

3. How did the guinea fowls help the cow?

4. When the dog chases the fox, what does Brer Fox believe?

5. According to Uncle Remus, which character are both Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox sweet on?

(see the answer key)

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