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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. Why does Brother cry when everyone hugs him for teaching Doodle to walk?
(a) He knows that he did it for the wrong reasons.
(b) He is so relieved that everything went just right.
(c) He is afraid he might have hurt Doodle and they will find out.
(d) He rarely gets the family's attention.

2. Who claims that dead birds are bad luck?
(a) Aunt Nicey.
(b) Mama.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Doodle.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What replaces the tree in the yard?

2. How does Brother respond to Doodle's love for natural beauty?

3. What do Doodle and Brother leave to do after lunch?

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

5. What does Mama notice about the ibis?

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