WorksheetsBrer Possum
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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1.
In "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what does Brer Snake ask Brer Possum to do?
a)
help him escape from under a brick
b)
help him get out of a deep hole
c)
put him in a pocket to warm him up
d)
all of the above
2.
In "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what is the likely reason that Brer Snake keeps asking for Brer Possum's help?
a)
He is too weak and injured to move
b)
He is a lonely creature and wants Brer Possum's company.
c)
He wants to trick Brer Possum into coming close so that the snake can bite him.
d)
He is lazy and likes to get others to do his work.
3.
Which phrase best describes Brer Possum in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?
a)
softhearted and unsuspicious
b)
caring but wary
c)
well-meaning but incompetent
d)
selfish but clever
4.
Which statement best summarizes "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?
a)
A kindhearted possum reluctantly helps a snake.
b)
A possum encounters a snake and suffers the consequences.
c)
A kindhearted possum reluctantly helps a snake and suffers the consequences.
d)
A snake who tries to be good cannot control his evil nature and finally bites a possum.
5.
Which sentence best states the theme, or generalization about life, of "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?
a)
Do not expect others to be kind to you just because you are kind to them.
b)
Opossums should stay away from snakes.
c)
Do not put a snake in your pocket, no matter what.
d)
Kindhearted people will never succeed in life.
6.
What is the effect of the southern dialect in "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?
a)
It retains the oral quality of the original.
b)
It adds authentic local flavor to the tale.
c)
It makes the speech more realistic.
d)
all of the above.
7.
Which characteristic of oral literature is true of "Brer Possum's Dilemma"?
a)
It was passed down by mouth before being written down.
b)
It reveals aspects of the culture that produced it.
c)
It teaches a lesson.
d)
all of the above
8.
In the southern dialect of "Brer Possum's Dilemma," what does Brer mean?
a)
briar
b)
brother
c)
animal
d)
opossum
9.
A filing system helps make an office more _________.
a)
organized
b)
disorganized
c)
essential
d)
pitiful
10.
What would happen if a film commenced?
a)
The audience would leave.
b)
The audience would protest.
c)
The lights would come on.
d)
The movie house would become dark.
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