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

2. What lie does Brer Rabbit tell Mr. Man to trick him out of his meat?
(a) that it smells and Mr. Man must drag it behind him.
(b) that it was poisoned by Brer Buzzard.
(c) that the meat is really buzzard meat.
(d) that Brer Wolf smells it and is coming to get it.

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

4. Why does Brer Rabbit free Brer Fox from Mr. Man's trap?
(a) because Mr. Man goes to get the dogs.
(b) because Mr. Man want to catch gophers.
(c) because it was only a joke.
(d) because Brer Fox cries for his family.

5. Why does Uncle Remus insist that the story of the man and his corn is true?
(a) Miss Sally told him about it.
(b) he saw it with his own eyes.
(c) folks are still talking about it.
(d) he was that man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who manages to get Brer Bear and his family to get out of their big, comfortable house?

3. What does Mr. Lion look like when he gets out of the barrel?

4. How does Brer Tarrypin fool Brer Fox into letting go of his tail?

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

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