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

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

3. Where are Doodle's cart and coffin in the time when this story is being told?
(a) In the front room of the house.
(b) Still in the loft in the barn.
(c) They were buried with Doodle.
(d) They have been thrown away.

4. How does Brother respond to Doodle's love for natural beauty?
(a) He gets Doodle art supplies so that he can paint flowers.
(b) He gets Doodle a book full of pictures of flowers.
(c) He decides to teach Doodle to swim.
(d) He takes Doodle to Old Woman Swamp over and over.

5. When Doodle smiles at Brother for the first time, how does Brother feel?
(a) Sad and angry.
(b) Suspicious and numb.
(c) Happy and excited.
(d) Confused and worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Brother begins to dance Aunt Nicey around after they reveal that Doodle can walk?

2. In the description of the garden "ironweeds grew rank amid the purple phlox" (1), what does "rank" mean is true about the ironweeds?

3. After the incident where Brother makes Doodle touch the casket, what does Doodle cry out over and over?

4. When Mama tells Brother that she is afraid that Doodle might not be "all there," what is Brother's response (2)?

5. When Brother finally decides to treat Doodle like a brother, where does he take him for the first time?

(see the answer key)

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