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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. Even though it seems hopeless, why does Brother say he keeps trying to teach Doodle to walk?
(a) Anger.
(b) Love.
(c) Pride.
(d) Pity.

2. On page 8, when Brother warns Doodle that he will be different from the other boys at school, what is Doodle's reply?
(a) "I will still have you."
(b) "Does it make any difference?"
(c) "Everyone is different, somehow."
(d) "I won't go to school, then."

3. Just before they notice the ibis, what does Doodle contradict Brother about?
(a) He says that he will be ready to help harvest the cotton.
(b) He says that the other boys in school will not care if he is different.
(c) He says that they are done with his physical training.
(d) He says that he heard a rain-frog.

4. What does Brother say causes him to run home during the storm?
(a) Shame.
(b) Fear.
(c) Disappointment.
(d) Cruelty.

5. What evidence is there that Brother is pushing Doodle too hard?
(a) Doodle begins to have trouble breathing.
(b) Doodle talks less and seems confused at times.
(c) Doodle becomes feverish and has nightmares.
(d) Doodle begins to have nose bleeds.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who uses a book to find the name of the ibis?

2. Why does Brother treat Doodle roughly when he first starts taking him outside in his cart?

3. When Doodle smiles at Brother for the first time, how does Brother feel?

4. Who is the author of "The Scarlet Ibis"?

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

(see the answer key)

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