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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 what time of year is Doodle finally ready to show the family that he can walk?
(a) Planting time.
(b) Harvest time.
(c) Midsummer.
(d) Midwinter.

2. When Brother says that "the flood of childish spite evanesced" (11), what is he saying happened?
(a) He could see through the trees to where Doodle lay on the ground.
(b) His anger went away.
(c) His pride was like a flood of water.
(d) The storm started to break.

3. What is the first problem the family's crops have in the year that Brother is training Doodle?
(a) Frost.
(b) Drought.
(c) Insects.
(d) Floods.

4. What deadline do Doodle and Brother set for Doodle's physical training?
(a) They want to be done by springtime.
(b) They want to be done by Doodle's seventh birthday.
(c) They want to be done by the time Doodle starts school.
(d) They want to be done by Christmas.

5. What does the reader learn about Doodle from his story about Peter?
(a) Doodle secretly hates Brother.
(b) Doodle has a vivid imagination.
(c) Doodle is much smarter than Brother.
(d) Doodle is frightened of going to school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Brother's real name?

2. What Biblical event does Aunt Nicey mention when the boys tell the family that they have a big surprise for them?

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

4. When does the family finally bring Doodle out to be with the rest of the family?

5. Why does Brother cry when everyone hugs him for teaching Doodle to walk?

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