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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. How does the family react when the boys reveal that Doodle can walk?
(a) They insist that the family all pray together.
(b) They worry about the danger it puts Doodle in.
(c) They refuse to believe it is really happening.
(d) They are overjoyed.

2. When it is clear that the training plan is harming Doodle, why does Brother continue?
(a) His own pride.
(b) He promised Aunt Nicey.
(c) He is young and excited.
(d) He secretly wants to hurt Doodle.

3. What is it reasonable to assume the flower necklaces floating away toward the sea at the end of the day might symbolize?
(a) The brief nature of youth and innocence.
(b) The ease with which nature can be harmed.
(c) The beauty of Brother and Doodle's relationship.
(d) The danger of Doodle's trust in Brother.

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

5. Why, at the end of summer, does Brother start to push Doodle so hard in his "training" efforts?
(a) Harvest season is coming and Brother wants Doodle to be strong enough to help this year.
(b) Brother knows that when winter comes, Doodle is likely to be too ill to keep training.
(c) Brother knows that when school starts, Doodle is likely to be too busy to keep training.
(d) School is coming and Doodle does not yet have the physical skills to keep up with other boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 8, when Brother warns Doodle that he will be different from the other boys at school, what is Doodle's reply?

2. At what time of year is Doodle finally ready to show the family that he can walk?

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

4. What causes Brother to say that Doodle is a "burden in many ways" (3)?

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

(see the answer key)

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