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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Uncle Remus' coined term for boastful speech?
(a) talking bragity.
(b) talking uppity.
(c) talking biggity.
(d) talking hautity.

2. What plan does Brer Rabbit have that makes Brer Fox and Brer Wolf laugh?
(a) he plans to court Miss Meadows.
(b) he plans to race Brer Tarrapin.
(c) he plans to raid Mr. Man's garden.
(d) he plans to go bear hunting.

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

4. How does Uncle Remus excuse Brer Rabbit for hideous behavior with Granny Wolf?
(a) Uncle Remus says the wolf had done worse to him.
(b) Uncle Remus says it's just a story and not true.
(c) Uncle Remus says Brer Rabbit was tough when pushed.
(d) Uncle Remus says Brer Rabbit was sleep walking.

5. What fool's errand does Brer Rabbit send Brer Bear on when he is cornered on top of a big rock?
(a) to get a ladder to get on top of the rock.
(b) to find a rope to lasso Brer Rabbit.
(c) to get a pole to prop up the rock.
(d) to get the other animals to come help move the rock.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Uncle Remus, what did folks always have to pass no matter where they were going a long time ago?

2. What is Uncle Remus' explanation for why the turkey buzzard is bald?

3. According to Aunt Tempy, how does the wolf get into the meeting of the horned cattle?

4. What animal turns out to be the Creature With No Claws?

5. Why does Brer Rabbit say he is running away from Brer Wolf and the gold mine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the folklore Uncle Remus tells the boy about the cricket?

2. Describe the secret of Brer Rabbit's laughing place.

3. What is the influence that the little boy's mother relies on in bring up the boy thereby affecting his imagination?

4. What is the outcome of Aunt Tempy's tale of Brother Rabbit Ties Mr. Lion?

5. What is the evidence that the little boy's mother does not approve of Uncle Remus' tales?

6. What tale does Uncle Remus tell his young boy helper when the boy begins to tire of turning the grinding wheel?

7. Relate Uncle Remus's tale about duplicity on the part of the bear in dealing with the alligator.

8. What is the boy's poignant declaration about his laughing place?

9. Who are Crazy Sue, Lillian, and Lucien?

10. How does the preacher man expose the miller man's wife as a witch?

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