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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. At first, Daddy is upset by the hurricane and looks defeated. What does he do that makes Brother and Doodle think that things will be all right?
(a) Raises his fist and curses the weather and the Republican party.
(b) Scoops Doodle up and dances with him in the rain.
(c) Jumps into a puddle in the field and pretends to swim.
(d) Says a prayer and tells them God will take care of them.

2. How old is Doodle when he begins to try to move himself?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

3. What is the swamp near their house called?
(a) Old Woman Swamp.
(b) Okefenokee Swamp.
(c) Black Swamp.
(d) Deadwood Swamp.

4. What does Mama mean when she tells Brother that Doodle might not be "all there" (2)?
(a) Doodle might have to go live in a hospital.
(b) Doodle might be intellectually disabled.
(c) Doodle might have a mental illness.
(d) Doodle might be missing a limb.

5. Just before they notice the ibis, what does Doodle contradict Brother about?
(a) He says that he will be ready to help harvest the cotton.
(b) He says that he heard a rain-frog.
(c) He says that they are done with his physical training.
(d) He says that the other boys in school will not care if he is different.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What are Brother and Doodle doing on the day when Doodle cannot keep going and falls to the ground, crying?

4. Why, at the end of summer, does Brother start to push Doodle so hard in his "training" efforts?

5. On what does Brother blame his cruelty toward Doodle?

(see the answer key)

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