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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 happens when Brother begins to dance Aunt Nicey around after they reveal that Doodle can walk?
(a) Aunt Nicey falls down.
(b) Mama tells him to stop immediately.
(c) She steps hard on his toe.
(d) Doodle starts to imitate them.

2. Why, at the end of summer, does Brother start to push Doodle so hard in his "training" efforts?
(a) Brother knows that when winter comes, Doodle is likely to be too ill to keep training.
(b) Brother knows that when school starts, Doodle is likely to be too busy to keep training.
(c) Harvest season is coming and Brother wants Doodle to be strong enough to help this year.
(d) School is coming and Doodle does not yet have the physical skills to keep up with other boys.

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

4. 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.

5. At what time of year is Doodle finally ready to show the family that he can walk?
(a) Planting time.
(b) Midsummer.
(c) Midwinter.
(d) Harvest time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Just before they notice the ibis, what does Daddy say he is expecting?

2. Where is the ibis perched?

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

4. After the incident where Brother makes Doodle touch the casket, what does Doodle cry out over and over?

5. What does Brother know is covering the casket that he makes Doodle touch?

(see the answer key)

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