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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. In the description of the garden "ironweeds grew rank amid the purple phlox" (1), what does "rank" mean is true about the ironweeds?
(a) They are in orderly rows in between the phlox.
(b) They are taller than the phlox.
(c) They are more important than the phlox.
(d) They are everywhere and possibly also smell bad.

2. In what year does Brother train Doodle?
(a) 1914.
(b) 1916.
(c) 1918.
(d) 1912.

3. Why does Brother treat Doodle roughly when he first starts taking him outside in his cart?
(a) Doodle annoys him by asking constant questions.
(b) He is still trying to hurt Doodle because Doodle embarrasses him.
(c) He is too young to understand how delicate Doodle is.
(d) He wants Doodle to stop asking to come with him.

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

5. Who gives Doodle his nickname?
(a) Mama.
(b) Brother.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Aunt Nicey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Doodle suggest that Brother can marry?

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

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

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

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

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