2. How does the ibis die?
(a) Daddy shoots it.
(b) One of the family's cats attacks it.
(c) It dies of natural causes.
(d) Brother shoots it.

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

4. When Brother asks "What are the words that can solder cracked pride?" (11), what is he comparing words to?
(a) The paste that holds bricks together.
(b) A salesperson in a store.
(c) The metal used in welding.
(d) A person in the army.

5. What does the reader learn about Doodle from his story about Peter?
(a) Doodle is much smarter than Brother.
(b) Doodle secretly hates Brother.
(c) Doodle is frightened of going to school.
(d) Doodle has a vivid imagination.

6. What draws the family's attention to the ibis?
(a) The loud reaction of their chickens.
(b) A croaking noise.
(c) The sound of its wings.
(d) A flash of red.

7. What is "Brother's" first reaction to Doodle?
(a) Anger.
(b) Pity.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Disappointment.

8. Who is the author of "The Scarlet Ibis"?
(a) William Armstrong.
(b) Sara Teasdale.
(c) James Hurst.
(d) Robert Graves.

9. What Biblical event does Aunt Nicey mention when the boys tell the family that they have a big surprise for them?
(a) The Resurrection.
(b) The Flood.
(c) Noah being swallowed by a "great fish."
(d) Adam and Eve eating the apple.

10. Just before they notice the ibis, what does Daddy say he is expecting?
(a) A storm.
(b) A delicious dessert.
(c) A larger cotton crop than usual.
(d) A letter from a neighbor who is fighting in the war.

11. What are Doodle's last words?
(a) "Don't hurt me!"
(b) "I told you."
(c) "Don't leave me!"
(d) "I love you."

12. What does Mama notice about the ibis?
(a) It seems to have a broken wing.
(b) It seems focused on Doodle.
(c) It is not frightened of the family.
(d) It is clearly dying.

13. What explanation does Daddy offer for the ibis's behavior?
(a) It is tired, or sick.
(b) It has been injured by the storm.
(c) It does not seem to be able to see very well.
(d) The bird is far from its usual habitat.

14. When Brother finally decides to treat Doodle like a brother, where does he take him for the first time?
(a) Horsehead Landing.
(b) The cottonfield.
(c) The family graveyard.
(d) Old Woman Swamp.

15. What do Mama and Daddy say about Brother's plan to train Doodle physically?
(a) They think that they should ask the doctor first.
(b) They forbid it.
(c) They do not know about it.
(d) They think it is a good idea.