Lapin Plays Possum

What phrase best helps you understand the meaning of the phrase "playing possum"?

• "smelled that gumbo"

• "middle of the road"

• "held his breath"

• "plopped himself down"

What Louisiana elements are present in the folktale?

• cotton

• sweet potatoes

• alligators

• gumbo

How does Lapin "playing possum" help him to trick Bouki?

• Bouki goes to sell his cotton.

• He can get the gumbo.

• When Bouki left the wagon to get the dead rabbit, Lapin was able to steal the cart.

• Bouki tries to dig out the cart.

"After Compere Lapin consumed a king size bowl of gumbo, he had a king size serving of sweet bread pudding." What does consumed mean?

• harvested cotton

• cooked a pudding

• ate the pudding

• sold pudding

Which one of Lapin's actions caused Bouki to storm off.

• Lapin stole the gumbo.

• Lapin asked Bouki if he needed help.

• Lapin asked why he was digging.

• Lapin grew sweet potatoes, which grows on the bottom part of the crop.

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

• Work hard and you will be rewarded.

• Don't be lazy.

• Don't ask Lapin to help.

• Be careful what you ask for.

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

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

• "Lapin invited Bouki over for dinner."