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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights with Uncle Remus, 1 through 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What trick does Brer Tarrypin use to make himself look stronger than Brer Bear?
(a) in an arm wrestling contest, Tarrypin uses his teeth.
(b) in a lifting contest, Tarrypin does his lift in the water.
(c) in a throwing contest, Tarrypin throws a sparrow.
(d) in a rope pulling contest, Tarrypin ties his end to a log.

2. For what purpose does Brer Rabbit use a cannon and a bucket of nasty slop water?
(a) to scare off Miss Meadows' girls.
(b) to chase off the dog.
(c) to get possession of a mansion.
(d) to wake up Brer Bear.

3. How does Brer Rabbit make dust from a rock?
(a) by dusting the rock with flour.
(b) by rolling the rock down a hill.
(c) by dropping a bigger rock on it.
(d) by putting ashes in his shoes.

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

5. How does Brer Rabbit avoid capture by Brer Bear after he gets out of Brer Fox's trap?
(a) by running to Miss Meadows' house.
(b) by putting on his wife's dress.
(c) by hiding in a mudhole pretending to be a frog.
(d) by jumping into the briar patch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What upsets the little boy about the possum and the missing butter?

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

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

4. Why does the little girl release Brer Rabbit after he is caught in the garden?

5. How does the story begin?

(see the answer key)

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