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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 it is clear that the training plan is harming Doodle, why does Brother continue?
(a) He promised Aunt Nicey.
(b) His own pride.
(c) He is young and excited.
(d) He secretly wants to hurt Doodle.

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

3. At first, Daddy is upset by the hurricane and looks defeated. What does he do that makes Brother and Doodle think that things will be all right?
(a) Jumps into a puddle in the field and pretends to swim.
(b) Says a prayer and tells them God will take care of them.
(c) Scoops Doodle up and dances with him in the rain.
(d) Raises his fist and curses the weather and the Republican party.

4. What is "Doodle" short for?
(a) Cock-a-doodle-doo.
(b) Doodlebug.
(c) Nothing--it refers to a drawing Doodle did.
(d) Yankee Doodle.

5. 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 be missing a limb.
(d) Doodle might have a mental illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?

2. What happens when Brother begins to dance Aunt Nicey around after they reveal that Doodle can walk?

3. What is Brother's real name?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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