Understanding Doodle's Journey

How does the narrator's attitude towards teaching Doodle change throughout the passage?

• He becomes more patient and understanding

• He becomes more determined and obsessive

• He becomes completely disinterested

• He maintains the same caring attitude throughout

What does the narrator's "terrific development program" for Doodle reveal about his character?

• His compassionate nature

• His desire to protect Doodle

• His pride and determination to change Doodle

• His fear of Doodle starting school

Which detail best indicates that the narrator's teaching methods become harmful to Doodle?

• Doodle learns to walk successfully

• Doodle becomes excited about swimming

• Doodle turns red and his eyes become glazed while swimming

• Doodle practices boxing in the swamp

What motivates the narrator to continue pushing Doodle despite signs of distress?

• Genuine concern for Doodle's well-being

• Fear of their parents' disapproval

• Pride and unwillingness to admit defeat

• Doodle's request to continue training

How does the arrival of the scarlet ibis affect Doodle?

• It makes him afraid and anxious

• It causes him to run away

• It makes him laugh and joke

• It leaves him mesmerized and still

What does the phrase "net of expectations" suggest about the narrator's situation?

• They are literally trapped in a net

• They are caught in a web of hopes they cannot easily abandon

• They are planning to catch fish

• They are trying to meet their parents' demands

How does the description of the ibis's death parallel Doodle's situation?

• Both are unrelated to the story's theme

• The ibis represents strength and survival

• The ibis symbolizes something beautiful and fragile pushed beyond its limits

• The ibis represents freedom and escape

What is significant about the setting of this passage?

• The cold weather affects the characters' actions

• The heat and approaching school deadline create tension

• The setting has no impact on the story

• The darkness makes it difficult to see the bird

How does Aunt Nicey's comment about the red dead bird function in the passage?

• It provides comic relief

• It foreshadows a tragic event

• It confuses the other characters

• It explains scientific facts

What does the narrator's reaction to the dining room incident reveal about his character?

• His impulsive nature and disregard for manners

• His careful and thoughtful behavior

• His fear of birds

• His respect for authority