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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1" "The Scarlet Ibis".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mama make Brother return to the table when he is trying to get outside to see the ibis?
(a) He was rude to Doodle and she wants him to apologize.
(b) He has knocked over his chair and forgotten to excuse himself.
(c) He is not finished eating.
(d) His father was in the middle of saying something to him.

2. When it is clear that the training plan is harming Doodle, why does Brother continue?
(a) He is young and excited.
(b) His own pride.
(c) He secretly wants to hurt Doodle.
(d) He promised Aunt Nicey.

3. When Doodle smiles at Brother for the first time, how does Brother feel?
(a) Happy and excited.
(b) Confused and worried.
(c) Suspicious and numb.
(d) Sad and angry.

4. In the first sentence of the story, what meaning does "clove" have in "It was in the clove of seasons" (1)?
(a) The past tense of "cleave."
(b) A dried flower bud that is also a spice.
(c) The space between the two parts of an animal's hoof.
(d) One section of a bulb of garlic.

5. What are Doodle's last words?
(a) "I told you."
(b) "Don't hurt me!"
(c) "Don't leave me!"
(d) "I love you."

Short Answer Questions

1. What area is the ibis native to?

2. How does the ibis die?

3. When is the story being told?

4. Why does Doodle cry when Brother takes him to see the "only beauty" Brother knows (3)?

5. What literary techniques are shown in the phrase, "[I]t lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers" (9)?

(see the answer key)

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