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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. How old is Doodle when they reveal to the family that he can walk?
(a) 6.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

2. What do Doodle and Brother leave to do after lunch?
(a) Go rowing at Horsehead Landing.
(b) Box at Old Woman Swamp.
(c) Search to see if they can find the ibis's mate.
(d) Climb vines at Old Woman Swamp.

3. Who is the only person who does not expect Doodle to die soon after his birth?
(a) Mama.
(b) Brother.
(c) Aunt Nicey.
(d) Daddy.

4. On what does Brother blame his cruelty toward Doodle?
(a) His own nature and his love for Doodle.
(b) His jealousy of Doodle's happy temperment.
(c) The unfair burden of having to take care of his brother.
(d) His embarrassment and shame due to Doodle's disability.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Doodle's last words?

3. What does Mama notice about the ibis?

4. On page 8, when Brother warns Doodle that he will be different from the other boys at school, what is Doodle's reply?

5. What is the "caul" that Doodle is born with?

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