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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Uncle Remus and the Little Boy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fool's errand does Brer Tarrypin put Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and Brer Wolf up to?
(a) trying to seine the reflection of the moon out of the pond.
(b) trying to get honey out of a wasp nest.
(c) trying to eat sour grapes.
(d) trying to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

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

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

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

5. What does the terrapin say about what he learned from the buzzard?
(a) he needs help to get off the ground.
(b) he prefers flying to swimming.
(c) he never learned to fly.
(d) he can fly but he can't land.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the bugs on the grapes Brer Fox tries to brush away?

2. How does Brer Rabbit cause the other critters' plan to trap him to backfire?

3. Who answers Brer Tarrypin by saying, "knee deep"?

4. According to Uncle Remus, which character are both Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox sweet on?

5. How does Mrs. Partridge frighten away Brer Rabbit?

(see the answer key)

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