Scarlet Ibis Comprehension

In "The Scarlet Ibis," why does the narrator rename his brother Doodle?

• People expect too much of someone named William Armstrong.

• The little boy does not like to be called William Armstrong.

• The little boy crawls backward like a doodle-bug

• Doodle is an old family nickname.

Why is the narrator's brother three months old before he is named?

• His parents cannot agree on a name.

• It is traditional to wait three months before naming a baby.

• Everybody thinks the baby will die.

• The baby first has to be baptized.

Once Doodle has learned to walk, what motivates the narrator to persist with Doodle's development program?

• His belief in his own infallibility

• His belief in Doodle's infallibility

• His sympathy for Doodle

• His defiance of his parents

Who or what is the main symbol in "The Scarlet Ibis"?

• Doodle

• Death

• The Scarlet Ibis

• The seasons

Which line most clearly indicates what the scarlet Ibis symbolizes?

• "At that moment the bird began to flutter, but the wings were uncoordinated . . ."

• "Its long, graceful neck jerked twice into an S, then it straightened out, and the bird was still."

• "Even death did not mar its grace, for it lay on the earth like a broken vase of red flowers . . ."

• "For a long time, it seemed forever, I lay there crying, sheltering my fallen scarlet ibis from the heresy of rain."

What is the main lesson of the relationship of the two brothers in "The Scarlet Ibis"?

• To appreciate a brother or sister for who they are.

• To teach someone how to do something.

• To tease a brother or sister.

• To be cruel when you get upset.

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. 

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

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

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

• Mood
• Suspense
• Internal Conflict
• Foreshadowing

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.