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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6, The Tales of Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main storyteller of the book?
(a) Uncle Remus.
(b) Miss Sally.
(c) Africa Jack.
(d) Brer Rabbit.

2. What habit of the goose does the little boy ask Uncle Remus about?
(a) biting small boys.
(b) chasing dogs.
(c) taking in washing.
(d) standing on one leg.

3. In what way does Uncle Remus personify the elements?
(a) he describes the dust as sneezing.
(b) he tells about how the dust runs on two legs.
(c) he talks about rain making mud.
(d) he talks about Brer Dust and Cousin Rain.

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

5. Why does Uncle Remus insist that the story of the man and his corn is true?
(a) Miss Sally told him about it.
(b) he saw it with his own eyes.
(c) he was that man.
(d) folks are still talking about it.

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. In the tale, A Fool for Luck, what amazes the man as he watches?

3. Why does Miss Sally write out a pass for Uncle Remus?

4. What does Aunt Tempy think about African Jack's talk about spirits?

5. How does Brer Wolf attempt to entice Brer Rabbit to come near him?

(see the answer key)

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