Scarlet Ibis Review (428-434)

What was unique about Doodle's birth?

• He was born in a caul
• His heart was not beating and he was revived 
• He had and extra big toe
• He had a full head of hair

Which of the following does NOT describe Doodle at birth?

• Large head
• Tiny body
• Red and shriveled 
• Red hair

What name is Doodle given at birth?

• Neil Armstrong
• Stretch Armstrong
• Doodle Armstrong
• William Armstrong

What was the kindest thing Brother ever did for Doodle? (According to him)

• Taught him to walk
• Made him touch his coffin 
• Smiled at him in his crib
• Changed his name to Doodle

Why does Brother cry when everyone is celebrating that Doodle can walk? 

• He is angry that he is not getting all of the attention
• Aunt Nicey stepped on his toe with her brogans 
• He feels guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for selfish reasons
• He is so happy for Doodle and he can't believe they were successful 

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. 

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

• Mood
• Suspense
• Internal Conflict
• Foreshadowing

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What does the scarlet ibis symbolize?

• Doodle

• The narrator

• Aunty Nicey

• Hope

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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A look back to an earlier event...

• Flashback
• Foreshadowing
• theme
• rising action

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5