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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 Mama notice about the ibis?
(a) It is not frightened of the family.
(b) It seems to have a broken wing.
(c) It is clearly dying.
(d) It seems focused on Doodle.

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

3. 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 takes Doodle to Old Woman Swamp over and over.
(c) He decides to teach Doodle to swim.
(d) He gets Doodle a book full of pictures of flowers.

4. In the first sentence of the story, what meaning does "clove" have in "It was in the clove of seasons" (1)?
(a) One section of a bulb of garlic.
(b) The past tense of "cleave."
(c) A dried flower bud that is also a spice.
(d) The space between the two parts of an animal's hoof.

5. Who uses a book to find the name of the ibis?
(a) Aunt Nicey.
(b) Mama.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Doodle.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the place name "Horsehead Landing," what does the word "landing" mean?

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

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

4. When Brother finally decides to treat Doodle like a brother, where does he take him for the first time?

5. What is "Doodle" short for?

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