Lapin Plays Possum

Lapin Plays Possum

Multiple Select

What elements of Louisiana culture are present in Lapin Plays Possum? choose all that apply

• sweet potatoes

• cotton

• alligators

• gumbo

Multiple Choice

Part A. What is the setting of Lapin Plays Possum?

• farm

• different country

• far east

• city

Multiple Select

Which two details best supports Part A?

• "headed home empty handed"

• "come harvest time"

• "trekked off to the back"

• "a scraggly patch of land"

Multiple Choice

Bouki thought the time was ripe to even the score with Lapin. So, with a sly grin, he said, "We'd share the crop fair and square-I'd get the top of the plant, and you'd get all the rest." He could see himself collecting sack after sack of cotton while Lapin got nothing but roots and stems.

Why did the author most likely state that Bouki "had a sly grin"

• Bouki is happy to see his friend

• Bouki thinks he will trick Lapin

• Bouki is wondering what Lapin is up to.

• Bouki is feeling happy-go-lucky

Multiple Choice

Part B: What detail below best supports Part A above?

Bouki thought the time was ripe to even the score with Lapin. So, with a sly grin, he said, "We'd share the crop fair and square-I'd get the top of the plant, and you'd get all the rest."

• "we'd share the crop fair and square"

• "he never got around to working"

• "I'm right glad to see you"

• "the time was ripe to even the score"

Multiple Choice

Part A: What are the best character traits to describe Lapin?

• cruel, mean, nasty

• slow, dumb,relaxed

• sly, crafty, smart

• over-protective, caring thoughtful

Multiple Choice

Part B: What detail supports Part A above?

• "got up and raced pell-mell through the woods"

• "laid himself down in the road again, held his breath, and made like he was dead"

• "they must be dying of eternal laziness. Serves 'em right"

• "what's the matter, mon ami?"

Multiple Choice

Read this excerpt from page 33:

"Whoa," said Bouki to his mule. "it looks like a rabbit one bit the dust. It's a good things I got plenty o'provisions here, or I might've picked up that fat ole thing for supper, and who knows how long its been a-laying there." He clucked o the mule and rode on.

Part A: What is the meaning of the phrase plenty o'provisions as used above?

• tools

• food

• dirt

• money

Multiple Choice

Which detail below best supports Part A?

What is the meaning of the phrase plenty o'provisions

• he stuck mule hair down in the hole and pulled up a little dirt around it"

• you can rent my field if you give me both"

• he plowed and he planted, he weeded

• I might've picked up that fat ole thing for supper

Multiple Choice

Why did Bouki stop renting the field to Lapin?

• The field was unable to grow new crops.

• Lapin was tricking him into giving him the best parts of the crops.

• Bouki sold his farm land and moved away.

• Lapin bought the land from Bouki.

Fill in the Blank

What does playing possum mean?

Fill in the Blank

Lapin "planted" the mule's hair to make Bouki think...

Open Ended

What actions can you state to show that Lapin is a trickster?

Multiple Choice

What is a lesson that could be learned from the story?

• Work hard and you will be rewarded.

• Don't ask Lapin to help.

• Be careful what you ask for.

• Don't be lazy.

Multiple Choice

What evidence supports the lesson that you should be careful what you ask for?

• "You can rent my field if you give me the tops and the bottoms."

• "I'll rent you this field, but this time you get the tops, and I get the rest.

• "I left you what you wanted, some nice strong tassels and some big strong roots."

• "Lapin invited Bouki over for dinner."