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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. On what does Brother blame his cruelty toward Doodle?
(a) His embarrassment and shame due to Doodle's disability.
(b) His jealousy of Doodle's happy temperment.
(c) The unfair burden of having to take care of his brother.
(d) His own nature and his love for Doodle.

2. What does Brother know is covering the casket that he makes Doodle touch?
(a) Spiderwebs.
(b) Poison.
(c) Cockroaches.
(d) Bird droppings.

3. What area is the ibis native to?
(a) Canada and the American North.
(b) South America to Florida
(c) The American South.
(d) Africa.

4. Where is the ibis perched?
(a) On the roof of the house.
(b) In the loft of the barn.
(c) On the grindstone.
(d) In the bleeding tree.

5. At what time of year is Doodle finally ready to show the family that he can walk?
(a) Midsummer.
(b) Harvest time.
(c) Midwinter.
(d) Planting time.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Brother train Doodle?

2. What is the swamp near their house called?

3. What does the reader learn about Doodle from his story about Peter?

4. What is "Brother's" first reaction to Doodle?

5. What kind of tree is in Brother's yard when he is a child?

(see the answer key)

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