The Scarlet Ibis Reading Comprehension test

The narrator's desire to help Doodle walk are motivated by all of the following EXCEPT

• insecurity. 
• pride. 
• safety. 
• family. 

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax
• exposition
• falling action
• resolution

What do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story foreshadow? 

• 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. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax
• rising action
• falling action
• resolution

Doodle's go cart (wagon) symbolizes everything EXCEPT

• his disability. 
• the burden his brother deals with. 
• his family's ability to adapt to his situation. 
• his freedom and independence. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the scarlet ibis symbolize?

• Doodle
• The narrator
• Aunty Nicey
• Hope

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• climax
• rising action
• falling action
• resolution

All of the following are examples of foreshadowing in "The Scarlet Ibis" EXCEPT...

• The narrator saying that Doodle's real name would sound good on a tombstone.
• The ibis dying.
• The story beginning with mention of rotting flowers and death.
• Doodle learning to walk.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

• exposition
• rising action
• climax
• resolution

What is Doodle's real name?

• Scarlet Armstrong
• Nicey Armstrong
• Doodle Armstrong
• William Armstrong