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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) Suspicious and numb.
(b) Confused and worried.
(c) Sad and angry.
(d) Happy and excited.

3. When Brother finally decides to treat Doodle like a brother, where does he take him for the first time?
(a) Old Woman Swamp.
(b) The family graveyard.
(c) The cottonfield.
(d) Horsehead Landing.

4. On what does Brother blame his cruelty toward Doodle?
(a) The unfair burden of having to take care of his brother.
(b) His embarrassment and shame due to Doodle's disability.
(c) His own nature and his love for Doodle.
(d) His jealousy of Doodle's happy temperment.

5. What do Doodle and Brother do to pass the time when they are out and need to stop walking so that Doodle can rest?
(a) They imagine their future together.
(b) They take turns reading to each other.
(c) They make up stories.
(d) They practice throwing a ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to see the ibis?

2. Why does Brother think that it is a good thing for Doodle to have a silly name?

3. In what year does Brother train Doodle?

4. How old is Doodle when they reveal to the family that he can walk?

5. What is an "ibis"?

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