Lapin Plays Possum Worksheet

What is a folktale?

• A story that tells only about real events

• A story passed down orally from one generation to the next

• A news report

• A story about only animals

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Which is a common element of a folktale?

• Spaceships

• Talking animals with human traits

• Scientific experiments

• None of the above

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What problem does Lapin face at the start of the story?

• He can’t find his way home

• His pantry is empty, and he has no food

• He lost his hat

• He is moving to a new town

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In a trickster tale, what does the trickster usually do?

• Fights with everyone

• Tricks another character to solve a problem

• Sings a song

• Runs away

Which word from the story means “my friend”?

• crop

• derrière

• mon ami

• compère

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Name the two main characters in "Lapin Plays Possum."

• Lapin and Possum

• Lapin and Turtle

• Possum and Fox

• Lapin and Bear

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Where does "Lapin Plays Possum" take place?

• Louisiana

• Texas

• Florida

• Georgia

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What does Lapin do to solve his problem in the story?

• Lapin pretends to be dead (plays possum) to trick Bouki and solve his problem.

• Lapin runs away and hides in the forest.

• Lapin asks Bouki for help directly.

• Lapin builds a trap for Bouki.

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How is humor shown in the story? Give one example.

• Humor is shown when Lapin tricks Bouki by pretending to be dead.

• Humor is shown when Lapin gives Bouki a treasure map.

• Humor is shown when Bouki wins a race against Lapin.

• Humor is shown when Lapin and Bouki bake a cake together.

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Why do you think animals are often used as characters in folktales?

• Animals are often used because they can represent human traits and make the story more interesting or relatable.

• Animals are used because they are easier to draw than humans.

• Animals are used because folktales are only for children.

• Animals are used because there are no interesting human stories.

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