Quiz on the Scarlett Ibis (abridged)

What is the main character's brother's name? (select all that apply)

• William Armstrong

• Doodle

• James

• Daddy

Why did the main character start calling his brother "Doodle"?

• Because he crawled backwards like a doodlebug

• Because it was a kind nickname

• Because he couldn't pronounce his real name

• Because it was a funny name

Why did the main character decide to teach Doodle to walk?

• Because he was embarrassed to have a brother who couldn't walk

• Because Doodle wanted to learn

• Because their parents asked him to

• Because he wanted to show off his teaching skills

How did Doodle feel when he first learned to walk?

• Excited

• Proud

• Ashamed

• Scared

What happened to the scarlet ibis that landed in their yard?

• It flew away

• It died

• It attacked them

• It became their pet

Why did the main character leave Doodle behind during the storm?

• He was scared and ran away

• He wanted to teach Doodle a lesson

• He thought Doodle could keep up on his own

• He thought Doodle would be safer without him

What happened to Doodle at the end of the story?

• He learned to swim

• He ran away from home

• He died

• He became a famous athlete

What did the scarlet ibis symbolize in the story?

• Freedom

• Death

• Hope

• Happiness

How did the main character feel about teaching Doodle to walk and run?

• Proud and accomplished

• Frustrated and annoyed

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Ashamed and embarrassed

What lesson can be learned from the story?

• It's important to be kind to others

• Family is the most important thing in life

• Never give up on someone, even if they seem different

• Nature can be both beautiful and cruel