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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 Rabbit get Brer Bear to take his place in Brer Fox's trap in the peanut patch?
(a) by telling him he is getting paid to be a scarecrow.
(b) by telling him he gets stronger sitting in the trap.
(c) by telling him he cannot get out of the trap.
(d) by telling him he can eat all the peanuts he wants.

2. What does Brer Rabbit trick Brer Fox into doing to go to Miss Meadows' house?
(a) getting him to put on a dress.
(b) letting him ride Brer Fox like a horse.
(c) having a race to see who gets there first.
(d) pulling him in a wagon.

3. What animal does Uncle Remus mimic by saying, I-doom-er-ker-du-mer-ker?
(a) the Mud Terkle.
(b) the terrapin.
(c) the crow.
(d) the frog.

4. What does Brer Rabbit tell Brer Fox to get him to change places in Mr. Man's trap?
(a) that Mr. Man is looking for a pet to feed and care for.
(b) that he is getting paid to scare away the squirrels.
(c) that Brer Tarrypin will think it is safe for him to come near.
(d) that Miss Meadows put him there to take him to a party.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes of the blacksmith that made a deal with the Devil which prevented him from both Heaven and Hell?

2. Why is Brer Rabbit safe in the briar patch?

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

4. How does Brer Tarrypin fool Brer Fox into letting go of his tail?

5. How does Brer Rabbit make dust from a rock?

(see the answer key)

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