Brer Possum

In "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what does Brer Snake ask Brer Possum to do?

• help him escape from under a brick
• help him get out of a deep hole
• put him in a pocket to warm him up
• all of the above

In "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 move
• He 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. 

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which phrase best describes Brer Possum in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?

• softhearted and unsuspicious
• caring but wary
• well-meaning but incompetent
• selfish but clever

Which 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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Which 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. 

What 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. 

Which characteristic of oral literature is true of "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?

• It was passed down by mouth before being written down. 
• It reveals aspects of the culture that produced it. 
• It teaches a lesson.
• all of the above

In the southern dialect of "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what does Brer mean?

• briar
• brother
• animal
• opossum

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

A filing system helps make an office more _________. 

• organized
• disorganized
• essential
• pitiful

What would happen if a film commenced?

• The audience would leave.
• The audience would protest.
• The lights would come on.
• The movie house would become dark.