1. At first, Daddy is upset by the hurricane and looks defeated. What does he do that makes Brother and Doodle think that things will be all right?
(a) Jumps into a puddle in the field and pretends to swim.
(b) Says a prayer and tells them God will take care of them.
(c) Scoops Doodle up and dances with him in the rain.
(d) Raises his fist and curses the weather and the Republican party.

2. What area is the ibis native to?
(a) Africa.
(b) South America to Florida
(c) Canada and the American North.
(d) The American South.

3. What is it reasonable to assume the flower necklaces floating away toward the sea at the end of the day might symbolize?
(a) The ease with which nature can be harmed.
(b) The danger of Doodle's trust in Brother.
(c) The brief nature of youth and innocence.
(d) The beauty of Brother and Doodle's relationship.

4. When Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?
(a) He tells her that they will have to wait and see.
(b) He asks if that is what the doctor said.
(c) He decides to kill Doodle.
(d) He says that he will love Doodle anyway.

5. Why does Brother treat Doodle roughly when he first starts taking him outside in his cart?
(a) He is too young to understand how delicate Doodle is.
(b) Doodle annoys him by asking constant questions.
(c) He wants Doodle to stop asking to come with him.
(d) He is still trying to hurt Doodle because Doodle embarrasses him.