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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 Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?
(a) He asks if that is what the doctor said.
(b) He tells her that they will have to wait and see.
(c) He says that he will love Doodle anyway.
(d) He decides to kill Doodle.

2. What is the swamp near their house called?
(a) Old Woman Swamp.
(b) Deadwood Swamp.
(c) Black Swamp.
(d) Okefenokee Swamp.

3. Why does Doodle cry when Brother takes him to see the "only beauty" Brother knows (3)?
(a) Because he has never seen flowers before.
(b) Because it is pretty.
(c) Because his life is too hard.
(d) Because he loves Brother.

4. What is "Brother's" first reaction to Doodle?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Pity.
(d) Anger.

5. How does Brother respond to Doodle's love for natural beauty?
(a) He gets Doodle art supplies so that he can paint flowers.
(b) He gets Doodle a book full of pictures of flowers.
(c) He decides to teach Doodle to swim.
(d) He takes Doodle to Old Woman Swamp over and over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it reasonable to assume the flower necklaces floating away toward the sea at the end of the day might symbolize?

2. Who is the only person who does not expect Doodle to die soon after his birth?

3. Who is the only person who does not like the name "Doodle"?

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

5. What does Mama notice about the ibis?

(see the answer key)

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