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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. What are Brother and Doodle doing on the day when Doodle cannot keep going and falls to the ground, crying?
(a) Walking.
(b) Running.
(c) Rope climbing.
(d) Boxing.

2. Even though it seems hopeless, why does Brother say he keeps trying to teach Doodle to walk?
(a) Pity.
(b) Pride.
(c) Love.
(d) Anger.

3. How does the family react when the boys reveal that Doodle can walk?
(a) They insist that the family all pray together.
(b) They are overjoyed.
(c) They refuse to believe it is really happening.
(d) They worry about the danger it puts Doodle in.

4. What is Doodle's real name?
(a) William Armstrong.
(b) It is never given.
(c) James Hurst.
(d) Robert Graves.

5. Who uses a book to find the name of the ibis?
(a) Aunt Nicey.
(b) Mama.
(c) Doodle.
(d) Daddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brother say causes him to run home during the storm?

2. What does Brother know is covering the casket that he makes Doodle touch?

3. What deadline do Doodle and Brother set for Doodle's physical training?

4. What does the doctor say about Doodle trying to move around?

5. When is the story being told?

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