Lessons Learned
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What is the lesson of Lapin Plays Possum?
A. Getting tricked can lead to new friends
B. Be careful what you ask for
C. Accept help when it is offered
D. If you work hard, you will be rewarded
B. Be careful what you ask for
Which word best describes Bouki in Lapin Plays Possum?
A. Determined
B. Sneaky
C. Lazy
D. Joyful
A. Determined
What happens when Lapin plays dead in the road?
A. Bouki walks away
B. Bouki leaves his cart
C. Bouki laughs at him
D. Lapin runs away
B. Bouki leaves his cart
What does it mean when Lapin’s ears “pricked up”?
A. He fell asleep
B. He got scared
C. He started paying attention
D. He became sick
C. He started paying attention
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Which type of story includes talking animals and teaches a lesson?
A. Tall tale
B. Folktale
C. Fable
D. Legend
B. Folktale
What is the lesson of Bouki Over a Barrel?
A. Work hard and you'll be rewarded
B. Always share with others
C. Trust your gut when something feels wrong
D. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
C. Trust your gut when something feels wrong
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Which action shows Lapin is clever in Bouki Over a Barrel?
A. He works all day
B. He lets Bouki do most of the work
C. He forgets the deal
D. He gives Bouki the good parts
B. He lets Bouki do most of the work
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What is the result of Bouki making a deal to give Lapin half the crop?
A. Lapin works hard to earn it
B. Lapin avoids working and still gets the reward
C. Bouki keeps everything
D. They share evenly
B. Lapin avoids working and still gets the reward
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What does “money was burning a hole in Bouki’s pocket” mean?
A. He lost it
B. He was eager to spend it
C. He hid it
D. He dropped it
B. He was eager to spend it
Which type of story includes characters with super strength or size?
A. Folktale
B. Fairy tale
C. Tall tale
D. Myth
C. Tall tale
Why is it important to be careful who you trust in folktales like these?
A. Because trusting the wrong person can lead to unfair outcomes
B. Because it’s polite to ask questions
C. Because working alone is easier
D. Because sharing builds friendship
A. Because trusting the wrong person can lead to unfair outcomes
What shows Bouki is a bit foolish in both stories?
A. He tricks Lapin
B. He never works
C. He trusts Lapin again and again
D. He moves away
C. He trusts Lapin again and again
What happens when Lapin gives Bouki the top and bottom of the corn?
A. Bouki gets the best parts
B. Bouki ends up with the tassels and roots
C. Bouki eats it all
D. Lapin loses the crop
B. Bouki ends up with the tassels and roots
What does “working slower than a slug on Sunday” mean?
A. He was working quickly
B. He was working very slowly
C. He was sick
D. He was running
B. He was working very slowly
Which character would most likely appear in a tall tale?
A. Lapin
B. Bouki
C. Paul Bunyan
D. Little Red Riding Hood
C. Paul Bunyan
What message do both stories have in common?
A. Hard work always pays off
B. Be generous with friends
C. Tricky characters are punished
D. Use caution in making deals
D. Use caution in making deals
What detail best shows that Lapin enjoys tricking Bouki?
A. He invites him to dinner
B. He gives him his tools
C. He pretends to be dead to fool Bouki
D. He thanks him for the harvest
C. He pretends to be dead to fool Bouki
What does Lapin’s trick in pretending to be dead allow him to do?
A. Take Bouki’s cart and mule
B. Make Bouki share
C. Become friends again
D. Learn a lesson
A. Take Bouki’s cart and mule
What does “drive a hard bargain” mean in the story?
A. To run with a cart
B. To make a strong deal
C. To cheat a friend
D. To plant a crop
B. To make a strong deal
How are tall tales and folktales different?
A. Tall tales are always true
B. Folktales use facts
C. Tall tales use exaggeration; folktales use talking animals and life lessons
D. Folktales are funny; tall tales are scary
C. Tall tales use exaggeration; folktales use talking animals and life lessons
What evidence from Bouki Over a Barrel supports the idea that you should trust your instincts?
A. Bouki trusted Lapin even though he had doubts
B. Lapin invited Bouki to celebrate
C. Bouki won the deal
D. Bouki ignored Lapin the whole time
A. Bouki trusted Lapin even though he had doubts
How do Lapin’s actions help us understand his character?
A. He’s focused and honest
B. He’s clever and enjoys outsmarting others
C. He’s nervous and shy
D. He’s helpful and hardworking
B. He’s clever and enjoys outsmarting others
Why does Bouki keep falling for Lapin’s tricks?
A. He trusts others without thinking things through
B. He likes to be tricked
C. He doesn’t care about the crops
D. He tries to trick Lapin first
A. He trusts others without thinking things through
Why might the author use phrases like “burning a hole in his pocket”?
A. To confuse the reader
B. To sound funny
C. To create a clear image and help readers understand
D. To talk about fire safety
C. To create a clear image and help readers understand
What detail shows these stories come from Louisiana culture?
A. Space travel
B. Names like “Lapin” and “Moitié” and references to gumbo
C. Time machines
D. Flying cars
B. Names like “Lapin” and “Moitié” and references to gumbo