"The Scarlet Ibis" Reading Check 1

What did Doodle do that showed Brother he was "all there"?

• Doodle cried when he saw the sunset.

• Doodle looked straight at him and smiled.

• Doodle asked to go outside.

• Doodle learned to read and write.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How did Doodle get his nickname?

• He crawled backwards like a doodlebug.

• He always laughed when he heard the word "doodle."

• He found a doodlebug in his hat.

• He loved to draw little doodles all the time.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Where do Brother and Doodle spend most of their time?

• The loft in the barn

• Their backyard treehouse

• Old Woman Swamp

• The Town Square

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did brother set out to teach Doodle to walk?

• He wanted to be a good role model.

• He always enjoyed spending time with Doodle.

• He promised Aunt Nicey he would make more of an effort.

• He was embarrassed of having a brother that couldn't walk.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the one thing Doodle could beat his brother at?

• lying

• bird watching

• drawing

• writing

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following happens towards the end of the story?

• Doodle slips off a rope-bridge.

• Doodle trips running home in the rain.

• Doodle gets hit by a car.

• Doodle dies peacefully in his sleep.

Which of the following interrupted the family's dinner?

• The thunderstorm caused an abrupt power outage.

• Aunt Nicey insisted on praying with the family.

• Doodle's doctor called with new information.

• An injured scarlet ibis croaked loudly from the tree.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was Doodle's real name?

• William Armstrong

• Chris Brown

• George Washington

• Doodle Dan

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is a Scarlet Ibis?

• A yellow flower

• An orange bird

• A fierce storm

• A red bird

Who is the narrator in this story?

• Brother

• Doodle

• a person who isn't a character in the story

• Mother

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6