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Scarlet Ibis Comprehension Quiz

Quiz by Danelle Hovenkamp

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  • Q1
    The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents
    increasing conflict to come later in the story.
    that hurricane season is quickly approaching.
    the bad weather in North Carolina, where the story takes place.
    how exotic birds often flock according to the seasons.
    30s
  • Q2
    The narrator's desire to help Doodle walk are driven by all of the following EXCEPT
    pride.
    insecurity.
    family.
    safety
    30s
  • Q3
    What do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story communicate?
    It is the best time of the year to plant a garden.
    There will most likely be a death.
    The narrator loved to grow things.
    The cemetery hired a new florist.
    30s
  • Q4
    The quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example of
    Suspense
    Foreshadowing
    Mood
    Internal Conflict
    30s
  • Q5
    Why did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk?
    He had a rough day at school that morning.
    He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain.
    He was jealous that Doodle was getting more attention than he was.
    He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family.
    30s
  • Q6
    Doodle gets his nickname because
    both are correct.
    William Armstrong did not fit his personality.
    he crawled backwards like a doodle bug.
    neither are correct.
    30s
  • Q7
    When Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that of
    worry and anxiety.
    disappointment and sorrow.
    joy and excitement.
    terror and fear.
    30s
  • Q8
    Doodle and his big brother spend most of their time together
    helping their father build and work on the farm.
    daydreaming and imaging their future by the swamp.
    testing their athleticism by racing each other for sport.
    watching movies and playing video games.
    30s
  • Q9
    Doodle's go cart (wagon) symbolizes everything EXCEPT
    the burden his brother deals with.
    his freedom and independence.
    his disability.
    his family's ability to adapt to his situation.
    30s
  • Q10
    Aunt Nicey is a woman who
    abandoned her religion after Doodle was born.
    does not think disabled children are worth the time of day.
    convinced the rest of the family that Doodle would eventually die.
    has a lot of faith and hope.
    30s
  • Q11
    Throughout Doodle's life, the narrator does all he can to...
    avoid Doodle
    harm Doodle
    protect Doodle
    change Doodle
    30s
  • Q12
    Who buried the scarlet ibis?
    Brother
    Aunt Nicey
    Father
    Doodle
    30s
  • Q13
    What dessert did Mother use to tempt Doodle back to lunch?
    peach cobbler
    cherry pie
    cherry cobbler
    peach pie
    30s
  • Q14
    In what activity could Doodle beat Brother?
    lying
    climbing
    swimming
    running
    30s
  • Q15
    Why did Brother teach Doodle to walk and push him to swim, run, and climb?
    punishment
    revenge
    selfish pride
    sympathy
    30s

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