The Scarlet Ibis

The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents

• increasing 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. 

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

The quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example of

• Mood
• Suspense
• Internal Conflict
• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.L.8.5A

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why 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. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that of

• terror and fear.

• joy and excitement.

• worry and anxiety.

• disappointment and sorrow.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the narrator's main motivation for his desire to help Doodle walk?

• insecurity.

• pride.

• safety.

• family.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.3

The way the reader feels while reading the story is called...

• Tone

• Mood

• Irony

• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.8.4

The scarlet ibis symbolizes Doodle in that both the child and the bird are...

• able to move very quickly
• trying to learn to fly
• rare, beautiful and fragile
• very fond of being outside

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.W.8.9A

What words does Doodle say to the narrator multiple times in the story? (What is an example of repetition?)

• "Help me, brother!"

• "Leave me alone, brother!"

• "Don't leave me, brother!"

• "I can't, brother!"

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the color RED symbolize?

• Roses; birds; Doodle

• The ibis; warning/danger & love

• Anger; caul; mahogany coffin

• Friendship; Doodle; love

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CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does THE HURRICANE symbolize?

• Swamp; drowning; perseverance

• Violence; death; impending doom

• The ibis; Doodle; Brother's love

• Determination; high expectations

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CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4