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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe storm that brings in the scarlet ibis representsincreasing conflict to come later in the story.the bad weather in North Carolina, where the story takes place.that hurricane season is quickly approaching.how exotic birds often flock according to the seasons.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe narrator's desire to help Doodle walk are driven by all of the following EXCEPTinsecurity.pride.safety.family.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story communicate?The cemetery hired a new florist.There will most likely be a death.It is the best time of the year to plant a garden.The narrator loved to grow things.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example ofMoodSuspenseInternal ConflictForeshadowing
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk?He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family.He had a rough day at school that morning.He was jealous that Doodle was getting more attention than he was.He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceDoodle gets his nickname becauseWilliam Armstrong did not fit his personality.he crawled backwards like a doodle bug.both are correct.neither are correct.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that ofterror and fear.joy and excitement.worry and anxiety.disappointment and sorrow.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceDoodle and his big brother spend most of their time togetherwatching movies and playing video games.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.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceDoodle's go cart (wagon) symbolizes everything EXCEPThis disability.the burden his brother deals with.his family's ability to adapt to his situation.his freedom and independence.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceAunt Nicey is a woman whohas a lot of faith and hope.does not think disabled children are worth the time of day.abandoned her religion after Doodle was born.convinced the rest of the family that Doodle would eventually die.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThroughout Doodle's life, the narrator does all he can to...harm Doodlechange Doodleprotect Doodleavoid Doodle
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWho buried the scarlet ibis?BrotherFatherDoodleAunt Nicey
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat dessert did Mother use to tempt Doodle back to lunch?peach cobblercherry cobblerpeach piecherry pie
- 14. Multiple ChoiceIn what activity could Doodle beat Brother?lyingrunningclimbingswimming
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Brother teach Doodle to walk and push him to swim, run, and climb?selfish pridesympathyrevengepunishment
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Brother do with Doodle when the storm raged on their way home?carried him on his backran away from himstayed with him under a treepulled him in the go-cart
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Father have built when Doodle was born?a mahogany coffina go-cartan oak cribDoodle's own room
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhere did the brother's plan to live when they grew up?Old Woman SwampDix HillAtlantaTexas
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best definition for
infallibility?a failureunable to failflawedregressed - 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat color is vermillion?redorangeyellowgreen
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat major event was going on in the world during "The Scarlet Ibis"?World War IWorld War IIKorean WarVietnam War
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho tells the story?DoodleMr. Armstrongan unnamed narratorAunt Leedy
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the mood of the opening/beginning of the story?positivenegativehopefulhappy
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is wrong with Doodle?He's not "all there"He is too tallHe is not smartHe has some medical condition
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the narrator teach Doodle to walk?He wanted his brother to be normalHe wanted to help DoodleHe didn't teach Doodle to walkHis dad asked him to
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the scarlet ibis symbolize?DoodleThe narratorAunty NiceyHope
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhat color is repeated throughout the story?redorangegreenblue
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhy does the narrator leave Doodle at the end?he is tired of waiting for him all the timehe doesn'tDoodle tells him to go aheadHe had to get out of the storm
- 29. Multiple ChoiceDoodle being referred to as a scarlet ibis at the end of the story is an example of:literal languagemetaphorsimilethesis
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