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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 explanation does Daddy offer for the ibis's behavior?
(a) It is tired, or sick.
(b) The bird is far from its usual habitat.
(c) It does not seem to be able to see very well.
(d) It has been injured by the storm.

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

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

4. Why does Brother cry when everyone hugs him for teaching Doodle to walk?
(a) He is so relieved that everything went just right.
(b) He is afraid he might have hurt Doodle and they will find out.
(c) He rarely gets the family's attention.
(d) He knows that he did it for the wrong reasons.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the reader learn about Doodle from his story about Peter?

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

3. Where is the ibis perched?

4. How old is Doodle when he begins to try to move himself?

5. What are Brother and Doodle doing on the day when Doodle cannot keep going and falls to the ground, crying?

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