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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 Mama mean when she tells Brother that Doodle might not be "all there" (2)?
(a) Doodle might be intellectually disabled.
(b) Doodle might have to go live in a hospital.
(c) Doodle might have a mental illness.
(d) Doodle might be missing a limb.

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

3. What does Brother compare Doodle to when he finds Doodle dead?
(a) A crashed kite.
(b) The scarlet ibis.
(c) Aunt Nicey.
(d) Himself.

4. How does the family react when the boys reveal that Doodle can walk?
(a) They are overjoyed.
(b) They insist that the family all pray together.
(c) They refuse to believe it is really happening.
(d) They worry about the danger it puts Doodle in.

5. How does Brother respond to Doodle's love for natural beauty?
(a) He gets Doodle art supplies so that he can paint flowers.
(b) He takes Doodle to Old Woman Swamp over and over.
(c) He gets Doodle a book full of pictures of flowers.
(d) He decides to teach Doodle to swim.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the place name "Horsehead Landing," what does the word "landing" mean?

3. What does the doctor say about Doodle trying to move around?

4. Where do Doodle and Brother imagine living when they are older?

5. What does Doodle say when Brother tells him he is going to teach him to walk?

(see the answer key)

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