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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 is "Doodle" short for?
(a) Cock-a-doodle-doo.
(b) Yankee Doodle.
(c) Nothing--it refers to a drawing Doodle did.
(d) Doodlebug.

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

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

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

5. When Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?
(a) He asks if that is what the doctor said.
(b) He tells her that they will have to wait and see.
(c) He says that he will love Doodle anyway.
(d) He decides to kill Doodle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives Doodle his nickname?

2. What do Mama and Daddy say about Brother's plan to train Doodle physically?

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

4. What does Mama notice about the ibis?

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

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