Question 1

Why did the author include the introductory paragraph?

Accepted Answer

to help the reader visualize the possum's long tail and how proud he was of it

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to help the storyteller has a longer myth to tell

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to help the author better understand the possum

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to help the rabbit understand possum's tail is unimportant

Question 2

Which of the following caused Rabbit to ask for help from Cricket?

Accepted Answer

because Cricket was an expert hair-cutter or barber

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because Rabbit liked Possum being too proud of his tail

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because Cricket and Rabbit were best friends

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because the author needed three characters or more in the myth

Question 3

3.  How do Possum's feelings change from the beginning to the end of the myth?

Accepted Answer

Possum is no longer proud of his tail, he is embarrassed

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Possum continues to brag about his bushy tail

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Possum trust Cricket more at the end of the myth

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Possum remains selfish and thinks he is best

Question 4

After reading the myth, why might the reader conclude Rabbit was jealous of Possum's tail?

Accepted Answer

according to the myth, Rabbit had already lost his bushy tail

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because Rabbit and Possum were the best of friends

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because Cricket talked Rabbit into teaching Possum a lesson

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according to the myth, Rabbit wanted to keep from losing his tail

Question 5

Why does Possum most likely faint after he danced in the Circle at the town hall?

Accepted Answer

because Possum was so surprised by the sight of his tail

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because Possum understood why the Circle dance had ended

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because he was so exhausted

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because Possum got a grin on his face as he does today

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