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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Nights With Uncle Remus, 39 through 52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the little girl release Brer Rabbit after he is caught in the garden?
(a) by offering her a fresh carrot.
(b) by giving her some rabbit candy.
(c) by telling her he was sick.
(d) by offering to dance for her amusement.

2. When the dog chases the fox, what does Brer Fox believe?
(a) that the dog was hiding under the bed.
(b) that Brer Rabbit set the dog on him.
(c) that Miss Sally set the dog on him.
(d) that the dog was a friend of the goose.

3. What happens to the fox in Miss Tempy's Story of the hungry rabbit and fox?
(a) the fox ends up dead.
(b) the fox eats the rabbit's grandmother.
(c) the fox eats the rabbit's babies.
(d) the fox gets the food.

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 Brer Tarrypin will think it is safe for him to come near.
(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. Why does Brer Terrapin call for a fire test after the rabbit's children are eaten?
(a) to roast the rabbit children.
(b) to keep warm at night.
(c) to barbecue the rabbit.
(d) to find out who is guilty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Brer Rabbit tell Mr. Man to trick him out of his meat?

2. When the other animals exclude Brer Rabbit, how does he get them to come to him?

3. How does Brer Rabbit avoid capture by Brer Bear after he gets out of Brer Fox's trap?

4. What is African Jack's version of the hungry rabbit and wolf?

5. What does Benjamin Ram do to frighten away the wolves?

(see the answer key)

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