Lapin Plays Possum

"Lapin shuffled his feet and scratched his head. He said, "You drive a heap of a hard bargain, Bouki. But a feller's got to make a living- I guess you got yourself a deal."

Part A: What does the word bargain mean as used in the text above?

• proud and pleased

• arguing

• coming to an agreement

• Confused

In Part A, you chose what you thought the word bargain means.

Part B: Which detail best supports Part A?

• "He could just see himself collecting sack after sack"

• "A feller's got to make a living"

• "shuffled his head to make a living"

• "guess you got yourself a deal"

Part A: What is the main idea of the story Lapin Plays Possum?

• Lapin outsmarts Bouki and gets his crops.

• Bouki finally outsmarts Lapin.

• Bouki and Lapin finally learn how to get along.

• Lapin's plan doesn't work out the way he hoped it would.

In Part A you decided what you think the main idea of Lapin Plays Possum is.

Part B: Which detail below best supports Part A?

• "So next summer, come cropping time, Bouki trekked off."

• "I never cheated you."

• "I left you just what you wanted- some nice fat tassels and some big strong roots."

• "We'd share the crop fair and square."

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

• Farm

• Far east

• Different country

• city

In Part A, you chose the setting of Lapin Plays Possum.

Part B: Which TWO details best supports Part A?

• "trekked off to the back"

• "scraggly patch of land"

• "come harvest time"

• "headed home empty handed"

• "Waving in the bayou breeze"

Part A: Why did they author most likely state that Bouki "had a sly grin"?

• Bouki thinks he will trick Lapin.

• Bouki is feeling happy-go-lucky.

• Bouki is happy to see his friend.

• Bouki is wondering what Lapin is up to.

In Part A, you decided what the author meant when he said that Bouki "had a sly grin."

Part B: What detail best supports Part A above?

• "I'm right glad to see you."

• "We'd share the crop fair and square."

• "The time was ripe to even the score."

• "He never got around to working."

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

• over-protective, caring, and thoughtful

• Sly, crafty, and smart

• cruel, mean, and nasty

• Slow, dumb, and relaxed

In Part A, you decided which character traits described Lapin.

Part B: What detail supports Part A above?

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

• "what's the matter, mon ami?"

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

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