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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 says that "the flood of childish spite evanesced" (11), what is he saying happened?
(a) His pride was like a flood of water.
(b) His anger went away.
(c) He could see through the trees to where Doodle lay on the ground.
(d) The storm started to break.

2. How old is Doodle when he begins to try to move himself?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. What do Mama and Daddy say about Brother's plan to train Doodle physically?
(a) They forbid it.
(b) They do not know about it.
(c) They think that they should ask the doctor first.
(d) They think it is a good idea.

4. Who is the only person who does not like the name "Doodle"?
(a) Doodle.
(b) Mama.
(c) Aunt Nicey.
(d) The doctor.

5. Who is the first to see the ibis?
(a) Aunt Nicey.
(b) Brother.
(c) Doodle.
(d) Daddy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brother says that both he and Doodle believed in his "infallibility" (7), what does he mean that they believe?

2. Why does Brother treat Doodle roughly when he first starts taking him outside in his cart?

3. Where do Doodle and Brother imagine living when they are older?

4. When Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?

5. What do the "strange names" (8) talked about at the family dinner party allude to?

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