Brer Possum's Dilemma

Why does Brer Snake call out to Brer Possum in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?

• Brer Possum is his best friend.
• Brer Snake is trapped under a brick.
• Brer Possum is good at using sticks.
• Brer Snake wants to offer help to Brer Possum.

In "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what does Brer Snake ask Brer Possum to do?

• help him escape from under a brick
• help him get out of a deep hole
• put him in a pocket to warm him up
• all of the above

In "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what is the likely reason that Brer Snake keeps asking for Brer Possum's help?

• He is too weak and injured to move
• He is a lonely creature and wants Brer Possum's company. 
• He wants to trick Brer Possum into coming close so that the snake can bite him.
• He is lazy and likes to get others to do his work. 

Which phrase best describes Brer Possum in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?

• softhearted and unsuspicious
• caring but wary
• well-meaning but incompetent
• selfish but clever

Which statement best summarizes "Brer Possum's Dilemma"? 

• A kindhearted possum reluctantly helps a snake.
• A possum encounters a snake and suffers the consequences.
• A kindhearted possum reluctantly helps a snake and suffers the consequences.
• A snake who tries to be good cannot control his evil nature and finally bites a possum.

Which sentence best states the theme, or generalization about life, of "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?

• Do not expect others to be kind to you just because you are kind to them.
• Opossums should stay away from snakes.
• Do not put a snake in your pocket, no matter what.
• Kindhearted people will never succeed in life. 

What is the effect of the southern dialect in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?

• It retains the oral quality of the original.
• It adds authentic local flavor to the tale. 
• It makes the speech more realistic.
• all of the above. 

What human qualities did Brer Possum stand for in "Brer Possum's Dilemma?" (choose all that apply)

• being mean

• being evil

• being kind hearted

• being curious

Human qualities exhibited by Brer Snake in "Brer Possum's Dilemma" are (choose all that apply).

• being mean

• being evil

• being kind hearted

• being lowdown

What theme is expressed in Brer Possum?

• Don't be curious.

• It isn't safe to take walks alone.

• Don't talk to strangers.

• Don't go looking for trouble.