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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights With Uncle Remus, 39 through 52.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What excuse does Brer Fox give Brer Rabbit for having a meeting?
(a) to plan a trip.
(b) to play a trick on Brer Bear.
(c) to have a confab.
(d) to share a meal.

3. How does Brer Possum react when attacked by the dog?
(a) he falls over as though he is dead.
(b) he screams for help from Brer Coon.
(c) he runs into the brair patch.
(d) he goes at the dog with tooth and claw.

4. Why does Miss Sally write out a pass for Uncle Remus?
(a) to go visit some relatives.
(b) to get away from the boy.
(c) to get married.
(d) to go into town and shop for her.

5. Why does Brer Rabbit free Brer Fox from Mr. Man's trap?
(a) because Mr. Man want to catch gophers.
(b) because Mr. Man goes to get the dogs.
(c) because it was only a joke.
(d) because Brer Fox cries for his family.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Daddy Jack's story, why does the Snake eat the woman's baby?

4. Who is Mammy-Bammy Big-Money?

5. How does Brer Rabbit avoid capture by Brer Bear after he gets out of Brer Fox's trap?

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