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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 does Brother compare Doodle to when he finds Doodle dead?
(a) Aunt Nicey.
(b) A crashed kite.
(c) The scarlet ibis.
(d) Himself.

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

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

4. What area is the ibis native to?
(a) Africa.
(b) Canada and the American North.
(c) The American South.
(d) South America to Florida

5. When does the family finally bring Doodle out to be with the rest of the family?
(a) When the doctor tells them they should.
(b) When Aunt Nicey insists on it.
(c) When he learns to speak.
(d) After he learns to crawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even though it seems hopeless, why does Brother say he keeps trying to teach Doodle to walk?

2. Doodle has an active mind and talks a lot. What is his family's reaction to this?

3. Where is the ibis perched?

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

5. What draws the family's attention to the ibis?

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