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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. Why does Brer Fox make the tar baby?
(a) to decorate the Big Road.
(b) to make fun of Brer Rabbit.
(c) to have Brer Rabbit's curiosity get him caught.
(d) to have someone to talk to.

2. What does Brer Rabbit use to keep Brer Fox from catching him in Miss Meadows' chimney?
(a) he tosses down soot from the chimney.
(b) he climbs out the top and jumps off the roof.
(c) he spits rabbit tobacco in his eye.
(d) he drops on Brer Fox's head and knocks him out.

3. How does Brer Wolf end his fight with Brer Fox?
(a) by tying him to a hollow tree.
(b) by biting off Brer Fox's head.
(c) by tossing Brer Fox into the pond.
(d) by clogging the hole where Brer Fox is hiding.

4. According to Uncle Remus, which character are both Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox sweet on?
(a) Miss Meadows.
(b) the King Deer's daughter.
(c) Miss Sally.
(d) Miss Meadows' younger daughter.

5. What trick of Brer Possum fails to save Brer Fox for the Man's whip?
(a) eating butter.
(b) playing dead.
(c) jumping over a bonfire.
(d) running into a hollow tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brother Bear have no tail?

2. What creature does Uncle Remus credit for the great flood?

3. What trick does Brer Tarrypin use to make himself look stronger than Brer Bear?

4. What upsets the little boy about the possum and the missing butter?

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

(see the answer key)

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