Brer's Possum's Dilemma & John Henry Test A

In Brer Possum's Dilemma, what is the first thing that Brer Possum does for the Brer Snake?

• He gets the snake out from under the brick.

• He helps the snake up from a deep hole.

• He puts the snake in a pocket.

• He helps warm the snake.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

In Brer Possum's Dilemma , what does Brer Snake do after he gets into Brer Possum's Pocket?

• He warms himself in the sun

• He crawls back in the deep hole and puts the brick back on top of himself.

• He writes a thank-you note to Brer Possum for all the help he gave.

• He bites Brer Possum.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Which word best describes Brer Possum?

• helpful

• cruel

• sneaky

• self-pitying

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

From his behavior, what can you conclude about Brer Snake?

• He is loyal.

• He is very shy.

• He is fearful.

• He is deceitful.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

If you were writing a summary of "Brer Possum's Dilemma" which event would you most likely include?

• The story takes place back in the days when animals could talk.

• Brer Possum climbed a persimmon tree.

• Brer Snake asked Brer Possum for help.

• Brer Snake just hissed and hissed.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the Southern Dialect of Brer Possum's Dillemma, what does Brer mean?

• briar

• brother

• animal

• opossum

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

At the end of "John Henry", the hero es described as a "steel-drivin' man" . What does this phrase mean?

• He hammers steel wedges into rock to help clear the way for building railroads.

• He drives trucks of steel and loads them onto railroad cars.

• He attaches one railroad car to another.

• He works as an engineer driving trains for the C. & O. railroad?

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

What is the meaning of this stanza from "John Henry"?

John Henry tol' his cap'n

Lightin' was in his eye

'Cap'n bet yo' las, red cent on me,

Fo' I'll beat it to the bottom or I'll die

Lawd, Lawd, I'll beat it to the bottom or I'll die.'

• John Henry told his boss that he would beat the steam drill or die trying

• John Henry told his boss that a lighting storm was coming but he could finish work first

• Lighting came from John Henry's eye as he recalled his years at sea with the captain

• John Henry told the captain that he would die that afternoon

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Who substitutes for the hero when he becomes sick?

• the snaker

• the machine

• Polly Ann

• all of the above

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

After the hero of "John Henry" dies, what does the reaction of people in passing locomotives tell you?

• John Henry would soon be forgotten.

• John Henry was respected but not loved.

• People would long remember John Henry.

• John Henry was liked only by women.

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4