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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. 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.

2. What happens to the fox in Miss Tempy's Story of the hungry rabbit and fox?
(a) the fox gets the food.
(b) the fox eats the rabbit's babies.
(c) the fox ends up dead.
(d) the fox eats the rabbit's grandmother.

3. How does Daddy Jack change Uncle Remus' story about the fox in the garden?
(a) he adds a possum to the story.
(b) he tells how the fox got away.
(c) he changes the fox for a possum.
(d) he tells how the possum tricked the fox.

4. What does the little boy tell Uncle Remus he did the night before?
(a) dreamed of the creatures.
(b) climbed out his bedroom window.
(c) ate rabbit for dinner.
(d) made up his own story.

5. What does Aunt Tempy think about African Jack's talk about spirits?
(a) she remembers ghosts she has seen.
(b) she wants to find a ghost to talk to.
(c) she thinks African Jack is stupid.
(d) she hopes never to be haunted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What habit of the goose does the little boy ask Uncle Remus about?

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

3. How does Brer Possum react when attacked by the dog?

4. How does Brer Rabbit get away from Brer Wildcat?

5. Why does Brother Bear have no tail?

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