Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? "The Scarlet Ibis"

How old was the narrator when Doodle was born? How old do you think he is now?

• He was 6. Now, he is 12

• He was 7. Now, he is a mature man.

• He was 7. Now, he is 15

• He was 6. Now, he is a mature man.

A person with doggedness is one who shows

• Good behavior

• Responsibility

• Determination

• Selfishness

All of the following quotations foreshadow Doodle's death except for

• " The five o' clocks by the chimney still marked time, but the bird’s nest in the tree was untenanted and rocked back and forth like an empty cradle."

• "They named him William Armstrong, which was like tying a big tail on a small kite. Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone."

• "Dead birds is bad luck,' said Aunt Nicey, poking her head from the kitchen door. ' Specially red dead birds!'

• Black clouds gathered before the storm.

4. Which of the following least drives the narrator to persist in his work with Doodle?

• his pride

• his love for Doodle

• his parents

• Both a and b

In general, how does Doodle respond to the narrator's efforts to push him beyond what Doodle thinks he can do?

• Fearlessly

• Very Fearfully

• Angrily

• Willingly

What does Doddle’s nickname tell you about the feelings the others have about him?

• William Armstrong is a silly name that doesn’t suit a promising boy like Doodle.

• The name Doodle seems more suitable as no one expects much from Doodle.

• Everyone believes that Doodle will survive ; therefore, he deserves a nickname.

• Doodle seems like a name for a pet. However, Doodle’s parents expect much from him.

What inference can you make about why the narrator thinks it is important for Doodle to walk?

• He hopes that Doodle will depend on him less

• He believes Doodle deserves a normal life.

• He is embarrassed by Doodle’s disability.

• He wants Doodle to do more things with him as he is bored.

The narrator says ” There is within me a knot of cruelty borne by the stream of love, much as our blood sometimes bears the seed of destruction” What possible theme might be revealed by this?

• Cruelty is a terrible, yet beautiful thing.

• Our cruelty shows our love

• Sometimes we are cruel to the ones we love

• Regrets are good, but cruelty isn’t

Hurst begins the story with “It was in the clove of seasons , summer was dead, but autumn had not yet been born..” Considering Hurst’s word choice, what tone does this establish for the reader?

• Mournful

• Embarrassed

• Happy

• Confused and Hopeless

One of the following is not a name of a battle that was mentioned in the Scarlet Ibis

• Amiens Thierry

• Chateau Thierry

• Soissons

• Amiens