The Scarlet Ibis Smith

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 inciting incident of the story happens when

• Doodle is named William Armstrong.

• Doodle crawls backwards.

• Aunt Nicey says Doodle will live.

• Brother realizes Doodle is born with physical challenges and he is ashamed of him.

Examples of symbols in the story include:

• the coffin (death)

• the storm (inner "storm" or turmoil)

• the scarlet ibis (Doodle)

• All of these are correct

All of these are "take-aways" from the story, but which is the best THEME STATEMENT (it's deep!)?

• Don't push people too hard.

• Loving someone isn't always easy.

• It's important to be nice to your sibling.

• Pride can cause people to be cruel even to those they love.

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.

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.

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

• Doodle

• Death

• The Scarlet Ibis

• The seasons

The Scarlet Ibis Smith

• The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents increasing conflict to come later in the story.

• The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents the bad weather in North Carolina, where the story takes place.

• The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents that hurricane season is quickly approaching.

• The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents how exotic birds often flock according to the seasons.

The Scarlet Ibis Smith

• Doodle is named William Armstrong.

• Doodle crawls backwards.

• Aunt Nicey says Doodle will live.

• Brother realizes Doodle is born with physical challenges and he is ashamed of him.

The Scarlet Ibis Smith

• The coffin (death)

• The storm (inner 'storm' or turmoil)

• The scarlet ibis (Doodle)

• All of these are correct