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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 Brother says that both he and Doodle believed in his "infallibility" (7), what does he mean that they believe?
(a) That Brother always succeeds.
(b) That Brother is a good Christian.
(c) That Brother is kind.
(d) That Brother can never do anything wrong.

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

3. In the description of the garden "ironweeds grew rank amid the purple phlox" (1), what does "rank" mean is true about the ironweeds?
(a) They are taller than the phlox.
(b) They are more important than the phlox.
(c) They are in orderly rows in between the phlox.
(d) They are everywhere and possibly also smell bad.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The sentence "Mama once said, 'And bless the Pearsons, whose boy Joe was lost at Belleau Wood'" (8) is an example of which literary technique?

3. Who does Doodle suggest that Brother can marry?

4. What are Doodle's last words?

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

(see the answer key)

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