Jotham's Lapin Plays Possum: Chapter 2 Flashcard

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What does 'mon ami' mean?

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My friend

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True or False: The mule fell down the pothole along with the gumbo.

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True

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True or False: Lapin and Bouki both fell down the pothole.

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False

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What happened first in the story?

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Bouki and Lapin start to harvest crops.

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True or False: Lapin dug the pothole.

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True

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What is a mule?

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A mule is a hybrid animal, the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse.

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What is gumbo?

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Gumbo is a stew or soup that originated in Louisiana, often made with a strong stock, meat or shellfish, and vegetables.

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Who are the main characters in 'Jotham's Lapin Plays Possum'?

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Lapin and Bouki.

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What does it mean to 'play possum'?

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To pretend to be dead or to be in a state of inactivity.

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What is the setting of the story?

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The story is set in a rural area where Lapin and Bouki live.