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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning to this Cajun Expression:
"blowing off steam like a locomotive"
Bouki had a lot of cash to spend and he was very hungry.
Couch was happy and pleased with Lapin.
Bouki was very angry.
Bouki was tired from all his hard work.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the setting of the story?
in town
on a farm
different country
city
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which detail supports where the setting of the story is?
"headed home empty handed"
"a scraggly patch of land"
"trekked off to the back"
"waving in the bayou breeze"
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is a central lesson of "Lapin Plays Possum"?
Getting tricked can lead to new friends.
Accept help when it is offered.
Be careful what you ask for.
If you work hard, you will be rewarded.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What does the word bargain mean
according to this text:
"Lapin shuffled his feet and scratched his head. He said, 'You drive a heap of a hard bargain, Bouki. But a feller's got to make a living-- I guess you got yourself a deal."
proud and pleased
confused
arguing
coming to an agreement
- 6. Multiple Choice
What does "the time was ripe to even the score" mean?
Bouki thinks he will trick Lapin.
Bouki is happy to see his friend.
Bouki is wondering what Lapin is up to.
Bouki is feeling happy-go-lucky.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What character traits best describe Lapin?
over-protective, caring, thoughtful
slow, dumb, relaxed
sly, clever, smart
cruel, mean, nasty
- 8. Multiple Choice
What detail below supports that Lapin can be described as "sly, clever, smart"?
"...got up and raced pell-knell through the woods"
"...laid himself down in the road again, held his breath, and made like he was dead"
"What's the matter, mon ami?"
"They must be dying of eternal laziness. Serves 'em right!"
- 9. Multiple Choice
When Bouki says he has "plenty of provisions" while driving his cart home, what is he talking about?
tools
dirty
money
food
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning to the following Cajun Expression"
"Kept him fat and sassy till the buzzing of the spring bees."
There were so many sweet potatoes that Lapin had enough food for a while.
There were lots of bees buzzing around him.
He got fat because he ate too much.
There were many sweet potatoes to sell at the market.
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