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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1, Uncle Remus, His Songs and Stories, 23 through 34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Brer Possum react when attacked by the dog?
(a) he runs into the brair patch.
(b) he goes at the dog with tooth and claw.
(c) he screams for help from Brer Coon.
(d) he falls over as though he is dead.

2. How does Brer Tarrypin fool Brer Fox into letting go of his tail?
(a) he tells Brer Fox to grab his shell.
(b) he tells Brer Fox he is holding onto a root.
(c) he tells Brer Fox to jump into the pond.
(d) he tells Brer Fox he is about to bite off his tail.

3. How does Uncle Remus explain the cure for a plantation witch?
(a) bars on the windows keep him from going out in the night.
(b) salt in the witch's bed keeps him from transforming into a bat.
(c) chicken blood sprinkled on the witch makes him lose power.
(d) salt on his shed skin causes the witch agony when he returns.

4. How does the story begin?
(a) Brer Rabbit is caught by the tar baby.
(b) The little boy is hiding from his mother.
(c) Africa Jack is telling one of his stories.
(d) Miss Sally is looking for her young son.

5. What does Brer Rabbit eat up while the other animals are working?
(a) the carrots.
(b) the salad.
(c) the butter.
(d) the cake.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Brer Rabbit get Brer Bear to take his place in Brer Fox's trap in the peanut patch?

2. What creature does Uncle Remus credit for the great flood?

3. Why does Uncle Remus say he cannot tell the boy Mr. Man's real name?

4. How does Brer Rabbit warn Brer Fox to keep his distance?

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

(see the answer key)

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