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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. When Brother picks Doodle up, trying to teach him to walk, and Doodle falls to the ground, what does Doodle say?
(a) "I told you so."
(b) "Don't hurt me, Brother."
(c) "I'll tell Mama."
(d) "I can do it."

2. 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.

3. What does the reader learn about Doodle from his story about Peter?
(a) Doodle has a vivid imagination.
(b) Doodle is much smarter than Brother.
(c) Doodle is frightened of going to school.
(d) Doodle secretly hates Brother.

4. In the place name "Horsehead Landing," what does the word "landing" mean?
(a) A flat place between two flights of stairs.
(b) A place where planes touch down.
(c) A dock or other place for boats to transfer people and cargo to land.
(d) The annual size of a catch of fish from a particular body of water.

5. What is the swamp near their house called?
(a) Black Swamp.
(b) Old Woman Swamp.
(c) Deadwood Swamp.
(d) Okefenokee Swamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Daddy have Mr. Heath make for Doodle?

2. When the family sees Doodle struggling to bury the ibis, what is their response?

3. Even though it seems hopeless, why does Brother say he keeps trying to teach Doodle to walk?

4. 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?

5. What Biblical event does Aunt Nicey mention when the boys tell the family that they have a big surprise for them?

(see the answer key)

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