Lapin Plays Possum

What is the meaning to this Cajun Expression:

"blowing off steam like a locomotive"

• Bouki had a lot of cash to spend and he was very hungry.

• Couch was happy and pleased with Lapin.

• Bouki was very angry.

• Bouki was tired from all his hard work.

What is the setting of the story?

• in town

• on a farm

• different country

• city

Which detail supports where the setting of the story is?

• "headed home empty handed"

• "a scraggly patch of land"

• "trekked off to the back"

• "waving in the bayou breeze"

What is a central lesson of "Lapin Plays Possum"?

• Getting tricked can lead to new friends.

• Accept help when it is offered.

• Be careful what you ask for.

• If you work hard, you will be rewarded.

What does the word bargain mean

according to this text:

"Lapin shuffled his feet and scratched his head. He said, 'You drive a heap of a hard bargain, Bouki. But a feller's got to make a living-- I guess you got yourself a deal."

• proud and pleased

• confused

• arguing

• coming to an agreement

What does "the time was ripe to even the score" mean?

• Bouki thinks he will trick Lapin.

• Bouki is happy to see his friend.

• Bouki is wondering what Lapin is up to.

• Bouki is feeling happy-go-lucky.

What character traits best describe Lapin?

• over-protective, caring, thoughtful

• slow, dumb, relaxed

• sly, clever, smart

• cruel, mean, nasty

What detail below supports that Lapin can be described as "sly, clever, smart"?

• "...got up and raced pell-knell through the woods"

• "...laid himself down in the road again, held his breath, and made like he was dead"

• "What's the matter, mon ami?"

• "They must be dying of eternal laziness. Serves 'em right!"

When Bouki says he has "plenty of provisions" while driving his cart home, what is he talking about?

• tools

• dirty

• money

• food

What is the meaning to the following Cajun Expression"

"Kept him fat and sassy till the buzzing of the spring bees."

• There were so many sweet potatoes that Lapin had enough food for a while.

• There were lots of bees buzzing around him.

• He got fat because he ate too much.

• There were many sweet potatoes to sell at the market.