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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 does Brother say causes him to run home during the storm?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Fear.
(c) Shame.
(d) Cruelty.

2. When Brother says that both he and Doodle believed in his "infallibility" (7), what does he mean that they believe?
(a) That Brother always succeeds.
(b) That Brother is a good Christian.
(c) That Brother can never do anything wrong.
(d) That Brother is kind.

3. Where are Doodle's cart and coffin in the time when this story is being told?
(a) Still in the loft in the barn.
(b) In the front room of the house.
(c) They were buried with Doodle.
(d) They have been thrown away.

4. Who does Doodle suggest that Brother can marry?
(a) Their mother.
(b) Their father.
(c) Their neighbor.
(d) Their aunt.

5. What is the "caul" that Doodle is born with?
(a) A piece of the sac that protected him before he was born.
(b) A hand that is curved like a hook.
(c) A full head of hair.
(d) A red, bird-shaped birthmark.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brother think that it is a good thing for Doodle to have a silly name?

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

3. When Brother finally decides to treat Doodle like a brother, where does he take him for the first time?

4. What area is the ibis native to?

5. When Brother asks "What are the words that can solder cracked pride?" (11), what is he comparing words to?

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