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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9, Seven Tales of Uncle Remus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Brer Rabbit safe in the briar patch?
(a) because he was born and grew up there.
(b) because he isn't allergic to briars.
(c) because he has heavy clothes on.
(d) because he knows a secret passage there.

2. What gets Brer Rabbit chased by Mr. Man's pack of dogs?
(a) he has been stealing from Mr. Man's garden.
(b) he has been courting Mr. Man's daughter.
(c) he's been telling lies to Mr. Man.
(d) has has been cutting a hole in the garden fence.

3. All covered with leaves, what does Brer Rabbit call out to scare Brer Fox and Brer Wolf?
(a) Whip-poor-will
(b) Boo
(c) I-doom-er-ker-du-mer-ker
(d) Wull-er-de-Wust

4. How does the goat scare away the wolf?
(a) convincing the wolf that his brothers are there.
(b) convincing the wolf that his horns are sharp.
(c) convincing the wolf that the man is coming.
(d) convincing the wolf that he is eating a rock.

5. Why does Brer Terrapin call for a fire test after the rabbit's children are eaten?
(a) to barbecue the rabbit.
(b) to roast the rabbit children.
(c) to keep warm at night.
(d) to find out who is guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Uncle Remus describe the old man who once owned the red skull cap?

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

3. How does Uncle Remus say the crow sounds when he squawks?

4. What animal does Uncle Remus mimic by saying, I-doom-er-ker-du-mer-ker?

5. How does Brer Possum react when attacked by the dog?

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