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

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

3. What does the reader learn about Doodle from his story about Peter?
(a) Doodle secretly hates Brother.
(b) Doodle has a vivid imagination.
(c) Doodle is frightened of going to school.
(d) Doodle is much smarter than Brother.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Just before they notice the ibis, what does Doodle contradict Brother about?

2. Where do Doodle and Brother imagine living when they are older?

3. What is Brother's real name?

4. What is the "caul" that Doodle is born with?

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

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