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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. When Brother says that both he and Doodle believed in his "infallibility" (7), what does he mean that they believe?
(a) That Brother always succeeds.
(b) That Brother is kind.
(c) That Brother can never do anything wrong.
(d) That Brother is a good Christian.

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

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

4. What causes Brother to say that Doodle is a "burden in many ways" (3)?
(a) The doctor has made a long list of rules for taking care of Doodle.
(b) Doodle is getting too heavy for Brother to pull in the cart.
(c) Doodle talks almost all the time.
(d) Brother's friends make fun of Doodle.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the first sentence of the story, what meaning does "clove" have in "It was in the clove of seasons" (1)?

3. When Doodle first begins to move, how does Mama feel?

4. Who is the only person who does not expect Doodle to die soon after his birth?

5. What does Doodle say when Brother tells him he is going to teach him to walk?

(see the answer key)

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