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

2. What does Daddy have Mr. Heath make for Doodle?
(a) A special bed.
(b) A casket.
(c) A wheelchair.
(d) A cart.

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

4. Who does Doodle suggest that Brother can marry?
(a) Their father.
(b) Their neighbor.
(c) Their mother.
(d) Their aunt.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mama mean when she tells Brother that Doodle might not be "all there" (2)?

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

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

5. What does Brother know is covering the casket that he makes Doodle touch?

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