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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Uncle Remus call Impty-Umpty?

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

3. What results when the chimney falls in?

4. For the bear hunt, what arrangements does Brer Rabbit make to fool Brer Fox and Brer Wolf?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What are the preposterous provisions Teenchy-Tiny duck makes to try and retrieve her bag of gold?

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

6. What does the third generation little boy confide to Uncle Remus about his mother?

7. What is Uncle Remus' response when the little boy asks when once upon a time is?

8. Explain how Uncle Remus relates superstitious ideas about scientific phenomena.

9. What is the fantastic tale Uncle Remus tells the little boy to get him over his fright of the witch tale?

10. How does Brer Rabbit describe his wife's behavior as he visits with Brer Wolf and Brer Fox?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay of at least two typewritten pages on the topic, Why Brer Rabbit Appeals to Me. Begin the essay with the example of how the little boy identifies with the wily rabbit. Then explain what there is about Brer Rabbit that makes you enjoy his antics in the tales. Discuss both his good points and negative aspects.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay of at least two typewritten pages on the topic, The Personification of Animals in the Uncle Remus Tales. (1) Give examples of personification of animals that sets them apart from other animals in the tales, (2) how personification of the animals changes their habits, and (3) how the personification allows for human gullibility and bad behavior.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay of at least two typewritten pages on the topic, The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus is Not Children's Literature. Salient points should include (1) the violence in the tales; (2) the moral questions of theft and lies as appropriate behavior under certain circumstances; and (3) the adult nature of certain situations among the human characters in the book.

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