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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 Biblical event does Aunt Nicey mention when the boys tell the family that they have a big surprise for them?
(a) Adam and Eve eating the apple.
(b) The Flood.
(c) The Resurrection.
(d) Noah being swallowed by a "great fish."

2. What evidence is there that Brother is pushing Doodle too hard?
(a) Doodle begins to have nose bleeds.
(b) Doodle begins to have trouble breathing.
(c) Doodle becomes feverish and has nightmares.
(d) Doodle talks less and seems confused at times.

3. What does the doctor say about Doodle trying to move around?
(a) It is good for him.
(b) It means he is in pain.
(c) It is surprising.
(d) It could kill him.

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 knows that he did it for the wrong reasons.
(c) He is afraid he might have hurt Doodle and they will find out.
(d) He rarely gets the family's attention.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who uses a book to find the name of the ibis?

2. Who claims that dead birds are bad luck?

3. What literary techniques are shown in the phrase, "[I]t lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers" (9)?

4. What is "Brother's" first reaction to Doodle?

5. What does Brother compare Doodle to when he finds Doodle dead?

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