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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 13 through 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What story does Uncle Remus reinvent involving a pig named Runt?
(a) The Sky if Falling.
(b) Hansel and Gretle.
(c) The Three Little Pigs.
(d) Jack and the Beanstalk.

3. Why does Uncle Remus finish the tale of Brer Rabbit and the tar baby on another night?
(a) because the boy liked that tale so much.
(b) because he cannot think of another tale.
(c) because he forgot to finish earlier.
(d) because the little boy asks him what happened.

4. What causes Brer Fox to fall into the pond?
(a) Brer Tarrypin's tail.
(b) the frogs.
(c) a mud slide.
(d) his reflection.

5. Who is the main storyteller of the book?
(a) Brer Rabbit.
(b) Uncle Remus.
(c) Miss Sally.
(d) Africa Jack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brer Fox make the tar baby?

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

3. What fool's errand does Brer Tarrypin put Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and Brer Wolf up to?

4. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox that makes him run away when he is pulled out of the well?

5. How does Brer Rabbit get Brer Fox banished by the King Deer?

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