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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4, Uncle Remus and His Friends.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Brer Rabbit make dust from a rock?
(a) by dropping a bigger rock on it.
(b) by dusting the rock with flour.
(c) by rolling the rock down a hill.
(d) by putting ashes in his shoes.

3. What story does Uncle Remus reinvent involving a pig named Runt?
(a) The Sky if Falling.
(b) The Three Little Pigs.
(c) Jack and the Beanstalk.
(d) Hansel and Gretle.

4. What tale of Uncle Remus is likely the most cruel?
(a) Brer Rabbit and the Butter.
(b) The Sad Fate of Mr. Fox.
(c) Brer Bear and the Tarrypin.
(d) Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby.

5. Why does Uncle Remus say the guineas stay awake all night?
(a) they can see better in the dark.
(b) they like to talk to each other in the dark.
(c) they were once caught sleeping by the fox.
(d) they like to count the stars.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Brer Rabbit to roll in the leaves and look like a monster?

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

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

4. Why does Brer Fox make the tar baby?

5. How does Brer Rabbit fool the wolf as he eats the black snake's goodies?

(see the answer key)

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