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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 the little girl release Brer Rabbit after he is caught in the garden?
(a) by telling her he was sick.
(b) by giving her some rabbit candy.
(c) by offering to dance for her amusement.
(d) by offering her a fresh carrot.

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

3. How does Brer Tarrypin fool Brer Fox into letting go of his tail?
(a) he tells Brer Fox he is about to bite off his tail.
(b) he tells Brer Fox to jump into the pond.
(c) he tells Brer Fox he is holding onto a root.
(d) he tells Brer Fox to grab his shell.

4. What causes Brer Rabbit to roll in the leaves and look like a monster?
(a) honey spills on him.
(b) he falls into a glue pot.
(c) he falls into a syrup vat.
(d) he gets all tangled up with the tar baby.

5. Why does Brer Rabbit say the wolf's hair takes a long time to grow back?
(a) Brer Wolf gets covered in honey.
(b) the Man shaves the hair off Brer Wolf.
(c) Brer Wolf loses his hair in the fire.
(d) Mrs. Rabbit throws scalding water on him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Uncle Remus remark when the little boy asks what happened to the possum?

3. What animal does Brer Fox meet up with in the tale, How Brother Fox Was Too Smart?

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

5. When the other animals exclude Brer Rabbit, how does he get them to come to him?

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