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

2. What is the "caul" that Doodle is born with?
(a) A red, bird-shaped birthmark.
(b) A hand that is curved like a hook.
(c) A full head of hair.
(d) A piece of the sac that protected him before he was born.

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

4. Who uses a book to find the name of the ibis?
(a) Mama.
(b) Daddy.
(c) Aunt Nicey.
(d) Doodle.

5. What is Brother's real name?
(a) William Armstrong.
(b) It is never given.
(c) Robert Graves.
(d) James Hurst.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the first to see the ibis?

4. How old is Doodle when they reveal to the family that he can walk?

5. At what time of year is Doodle finally ready to show the family that he can walk?

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