"The Scarlet Ibis" Comprehension Questions

The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents

• increasing conflict to come later in the story. 
• the bad weather in North Carolina, where the story takes place. 
• that hurricane season is quickly approaching. 
• how exotic birds often flock according to the seasons. 

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

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

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

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

• Mood
• Suspense
• Internal Conflict
• Foreshadowing

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Why did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk? 

• He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family. 
• He had a rough day at school that morning. 
• He was jealous that Doodle was getting more attention than he was. 
• He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain. 

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Doodle gets his nickname because

• William Armstrong did not fit his personality. 
• he crawled backwards like a doodle bug. 
• both are correct. 
• neither are correct. 

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When Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that of

• terror and fear. 
• joy and excitement. 
• worry and anxiety. 
• disappointment and sorrow. 

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Doodle and his big brother spend most of their time together

• watching movies and playing video games. 
• helping their father build and work on the farm. 
• daydreaming and imaging their future by the swamp. 
• testing their athleticism by racing each other for sport. 

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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. 

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Aunt Nicey is a woman who

• has a lot of faith and hope. 
• does not think disabled children are worth the time of day. 
• abandoned her religion after Doodle was born. 
• convinced the rest of the family that Doodle would eventually die. 

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