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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 Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?
(a) He tells her that they will have to wait and see.
(b) He asks if that is what the doctor said.
(c) He says that he will love Doodle anyway.
(d) He decides to kill Doodle.

2. What does Brother know is covering the casket that he makes Doodle touch?
(a) Spiderwebs.
(b) Cockroaches.
(c) Bird droppings.
(d) Poison.

3. In what year does Brother train Doodle?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1914.
(d) 1916.

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

5. What is the narrative point of view of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
(a) Second person.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person limited.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area is the ibis native to?

2. What draws the family's attention to the ibis?

3. What evidence is there that Brother is pushing Doodle too hard?

4. What is Brother's real name?

5. When Brother picks Doodle up, trying to teach him to walk, and Doodle falls to the ground, what does Doodle say?

(see the answer key)

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