1. What happens when Brother begins to dance Aunt Nicey around after they reveal that Doodle can walk?
(a) She steps hard on his toe.
(b) Mama tells him to stop immediately.
(c) Aunt Nicey falls down.
(d) Doodle starts to imitate them.

2. Why does Brother think that it is a good thing for Doodle to have a silly name?
(a) Because people will like him more.
(b) Because Doodle has a silly sense of humor.
(c) Because it will distract people from the way Doodle looks.
(d) Because people will not expect much from him.

3. Where are Doodle's cart and coffin in the time when this story is being told?
(a) They have been thrown away.
(b) Still in the loft in the barn.
(c) In the front room of the house.
(d) They were buried with Doodle.

4. What does the doctor say about Doodle trying to move around?
(a) It is surprising.
(b) It could kill him.
(c) It is good for him.
(d) It means he is in pain.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Brother says that the smell of the graveyard flowers is coming through their windows and "speaking softy the names of our dead" (1), this is an example of which literary technique?

2. What is the "caul" that Doodle is born with?

3. How old is Doodle when he begins to try to move himself?

4. On what does Brother blame his cruelty toward Doodle?

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

(see the answer key)

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