View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1" "The Scarlet Ibis".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Brother think that it is a good thing for Doodle to have a silly name?
(a) Because Doodle has a silly sense of humor.
(b) Because people will like him more.
(c) Because it will distract people from the way Doodle looks.
(d) Because people will not expect much from him.

2. In the description of the garden "ironweeds grew rank amid the purple phlox" (1), what does "rank" mean is true about the ironweeds?
(a) They are everywhere and possibly also smell bad.
(b) They are taller than the phlox.
(c) They are more important than the phlox.
(d) They are in orderly rows in between the phlox.

3. What is the narrative point of view of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) Second person.

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

5. When Brother asks "What are the words that can solder cracked pride?" (11), what is he comparing words to?
(a) The paste that holds bricks together.
(b) A person in the army.
(c) A salesperson in a store.
(d) The metal used in welding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What Biblical event does Aunt Nicey mention when the boys tell the family that they have a big surprise for them?

3. Why does Brother cry when everyone hugs him for teaching Doodle to walk?

4. Where are Doodle's cart and coffin in the time when this story is being told?

5. What is an "ibis"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 380 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample