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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 Doodle smiles at Brother for the first time, how does Brother feel?
(a) Suspicious and numb.
(b) Happy and excited.
(c) Sad and angry.
(d) Confused and worried.

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

3. What are Brother and Doodle doing on the day when Doodle cannot keep going and falls to the ground, crying?
(a) Walking.
(b) Running.
(c) Rope climbing.
(d) Boxing.

4. What draws the family's attention to the ibis?
(a) The sound of its wings.
(b) A flash of red.
(c) The loud reaction of their chickens.
(d) A croaking noise.

5. Who is the first to see the ibis?
(a) Aunt Nicey.
(b) Daddy.
(c) Doodle.
(d) Brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Doodle's last words?

2. What do the "strange names" (8) talked about at the family dinner party allude to?

3. How does the ibis die?

4. When it is clear that the training plan is harming Doodle, why does Brother continue?

5. At what time of year is Doodle finally ready to show the family that he can walk?

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