Section 3 Lapin Plays Possum

Bouki’s Character is?

• Mean

• Lazy

• Determined

• Lonely

What is the lesson of “Lapin Plays Possum?”

• Be careful what you ask for.

• 1. If you work hard, you will be rewarded

• 2. Getting tricked can lead to new friends.

• 1. Accept help when it is offered.

Which line from the text best supports the lesson of “Lapin Plays Possum.”

• “... Lapin showed up come planting time talking about making another deal…”

• Bouki vowed to have nothing to do with Lapin, not ever again.”

• “You’re just in time, neighbor,” said Lapin…”we just finished picking all that good for nothing corn… I left you just what you wanted --some nice fat tassels and some big strong roots.”

• “I’m right glad to see you ,"said Lapin. I done harvested the grain heads off my rice crops.”

Which part of the text proves Bouki is determined?

• “...Lapin would drop by…”need some help? He’d ask.”

• “Bouki vowed to have nothing to do with Lapin, not ever again.”

• 1. “Not from you,” Bouki answered.”

• 1. “... Bouki farmed his land all by his lonesome.”

 The correct Cajun expression for “Bouki is very angry” is…

• ..blowing off steam like a locomotive.”

• 1. “...kept him fat and sassy til the buzzing of the spring bees.”

• 2. “...all that money was burning a hole in Bouki’s pocket just about the time that hunger started knocking on his belly.”

To his surprise, he found that rabbit stretched out under a mimosa tree, drinking a mint julep and overseeing his cousins and nieces and nephews as they hoed the field. “
Think about the excerpt from “Lapin Plays Possum.” What does this clue tell the reader about  Lapin?

• 1. This clue tells the reader that Lapin was trying to trick Bouki.

• This clue tells the reader that Lapin is hungry and wanted to eat.

• 2. The clue tells the reader that Lapin is lazy. He is lazy because he is relaxing under a tree while his family is doing all the work in the field. 

The correct Cajun expression for “Bouki had a lot of cash to spend, and he was very hungry” is . . .

• 1. “...kept him fat and sassy til the buzzing of the spring bees.”

• 2. “... all that money was burning a hole in Bouki’s pocket just about the time that hunger started knocking on his belly.”

• 2. “...blowing off steam like a locomotive.”

What was the cause of Lapin taking Bouki’s mule and cart home?

• Bouki cannot find his mule and cart so Lapin invites him over for gumbo.

• Bouki calls Lapin a cheater and makes a deal with Lapin for the tops and bottoms of the crops.

• 1. Bouki picks his own cotton and sells it in town. Bouki buys a kettle of gumbo and heads home.

• Bouki leaves his cart to see if the rabbit on the side of the road is Lapin.

What was the cause of Lapin playing dead on the side of the road?

• 1. Bouki leaves his cart to see if the rabbit on the side of the road is Lapin.

• 2. Bouki calls Lapin a cheater and makes a deal with Lapin for the tops and bottoms of the crops.

• Bouki cannot find his mule and cart so Lapin invites him over for gumbo.

• Bouki picks his own cotton and sells it in town. Bouki buys a kettle of gumbo and heads home.

The correct Cajun expression for “There were so many sweet potatoes that Lapin had enough food for awhile” is?

• “...all that money was burning a hole in Bouki’s pocket just about the time that hunger started knocking on his belly.”

• “...blowing off steam like a locomotive.”

• “...kept him fat and sassy til the buzzing of the spring bees.”