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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Brer Snake call out to Brer Possum in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?Brer Possum is his best friend.Brer Snake is trapped under a brick.Brer Possum is good at using sticks.Brer Snake wants to offer help to Brer Possum.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what does Brer Snake ask Brer Possum to do?help him escape from under a brickhelp him get out of a deep holeput him in a pocket to warm him upall of the above
- 3. Multiple ChoiceIn "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what is the likely reason that Brer Snake keeps asking for Brer Possum's help?He is too weak and injured to moveHe is a lonely creature and wants Brer Possum's company.He wants to trick Brer Possum into coming close so that the snake can bite him.He is lazy and likes to get others to do his work.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase best describes Brer Possum in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?softhearted and unsuspiciouscaring but warywell-meaning but incompetentselfish but clever
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best summarizes "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?A kindhearted possum reluctantly helps a snake.A possum encounters a snake and suffers the consequences.A kindhearted possum reluctantly helps a snake and suffers the consequences.A snake who tries to be good cannot control his evil nature and finally bites a possum.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence best states the theme, or generalization about life, of "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?Do not expect others to be kind to you just because you are kind to them.Opossums should stay away from snakes.Do not put a snake in your pocket, no matter what.Kindhearted people will never succeed in life.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the effect of the southern dialect in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?It retains the oral quality of the original.It adds authentic local flavor to the tale.It makes the speech more realistic.all of the above.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What human qualities did Brer Possum stand for in "Brer Possum's Dilemma?" (choose all that apply)
being mean
being evil
being kind hearted
being curious
- 9. Multiple Choice
Human qualities exhibited by Brer Snake in "Brer Possum's Dilemma" are (choose all that apply).
being mean
being evil
being kind hearted
being lowdown
- 10. Multiple Choice
What theme is expressed in Brer Possum?
Don't be curious.
It isn't safe to take walks alone.
Don't talk to strangers.
Don't go looking for trouble.
- 11. Multiple Choice
If Brer Possum hadn't exhibited this character trait, he wouldn't have gotten into trouble in the first place...
being energetic
being nosy
, being gentle
being hateful
- 12. Multiple Choice
What seemed to be the solution to Brer Possum's dilemma for getting the brick off of Brer Snake and getting him out of the hole?
Climbing down into the hole with the snake
using a rope to help Brer Snake
using a long stick to remove the brick and help Brer Snake out of the hole
leaving Brer Snake to fend for himself
- 13. Multiple Choice
Brer Possum's biggest character flaw (the trait that got him into the most trouble and caused the most harm) was being...
kindhearted
nosy
energetic
sleepy
- 14. Multiple Choice
"Brer Possum's great big heart began to feel sorry for ol' Brer Snake." This proves that Brer Possum is (choose all that apply)...
kind-hearted
thoughtful
dumb
silly
- 15. Multiple Choice
Read the "Meet the Writer" section on pages 600-601. How does Jackie Torrence's situation apply to the Brer Possum story?
Just like Brer Possum, Torrence didn't want to believe in someone's true nature.
Torrence liked to tell stories and Brer Possum is her favorite.
Jackie Torrence is like Brer Snake because she was mean to her friend when her friend didn't give her the sweater.
Torrence likes to give gifts, just like Brer Possum gave Brer Snake a gift.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Choose the two characters from "The Ransom of Red Chief" and "Brer Possum's Dilemma" that are the most similar.
Brer Possum
Brer Snake
Red Chief
Mr. Dorset
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