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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, The Tales of Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox that makes him run away when he is pulled out of the well?
(a) that someone is looking for him with a gun.
(b) that his house is on fire.
(c) that there are snakes in the well.
(d) that Brer Bear is looking to fight him.

2. How does Brer Rabbit get Brer Fox's grandfather to go help get Brer Fox out of the bee gum?
(a) a map.
(b) a loud horn.
(c) a big bell.
(d) a riddle.

3. What is the rumor about African Jack?
(a) that he is insane.
(b) that he is the Devil.
(c) that he is a conjurer.
(d) that he talks in his sleep.

4. How does Brer Tarrypin get the quills back from Brer Fox?
(a) by trading them for some fish.
(b) by stealing them at night.
(c) by dropping a beehive in Brer Fox's house.
(d) by biting him on the foot.

5. What is the story of Mr. Lion and his wool an example of in the Uncle Remus stories?
(a) using animals that inhabit the southern states.
(b) explaining why animals look the way they do.
(c) Uncle Remus's lack of imagination.
(d) jokes Uncle Remus plays on the little boy's mind.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Brer Rabbit warn Brer Fox to keep his distance?

3. What tale of Uncle Remus is likely the most cruel?

4. How does Brer Rabbit get the fox to chase a wagon?

5. How does Brer Rabbit get revenge on Brer Wolf?

(see the answer key)

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