Lapin Plays Possum comprehension test

Part A

Read this excerpt from page 24:

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. 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."

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

• proud and pleased

• confused

• arguing

• coming to an agreement

Part B: Which detail best supports Part A?

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

• "guess you got yourself a deal"

• "a feller's got to make a living"

• "shuffled his head and scratched his head"

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

• Bouki and Lapin finally learn how to get along.

• Bouki finally outsmarts Lapin

• Lapin outsmarts Bouki and gets his crops.

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

Part B: Which detail below best supports Part A?

• "so next summer, come cropping time, Bouki trekked off"

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

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

• "I never cheated you"

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

• farm

• far east

• different country

• city

Which two details best supports Part A?

• "headed home empty handed"

• "come harvest time"

• "trekked off to the back"

• "a scraggly patch of land"

• "waving in the bayou breeze"

Why did the author most likely state that Bouki "had a sly grin" on pages 24?

• Bouki thinks he will trick Lapin

• Bouki is happy to see his friend

• Bouki is wondering what Lapin is up to.

• Bouki is feeling happy-go-lucky

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

• "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"

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

• cruel, mean, nasty

• slow, dumb,relaxed

• sly, crafty, smart

• over-protective, caring thoughtful

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"