"The Scarlet Ibis" Reading Quiz

What is the setting at the very beginning of the story?

• A swamp in the spring

• The family’s home in late summer

• The churchyard in the fall

• A farm in the middle of winter

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Which of the following best describes how Doodle looks as a baby?

• Big and loud

• Small and red

• Strong and healthy

• Chubby and happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why is the narrator disappointed when Doodle is born?

• He wanted a sister instead

• He thinks Doodle will not be able to play with him

• His parents pay more attention to Doodle

• Doodle cries too much

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which sentence BEST shows that the story is told as a flashback?

• The flower garden was stained with rotting brown magnolia petals.

• It was in the clove of seasons, summer was dead but autumn had not yet been born.

• But all of us must have something or someone to be proud of, and Doodle had become mine.

• The grindstone begins to turn, and time with all its changes is ground away-and I

  remember Doodle.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

Why does the narrator call William Armstrong 'Doodle'?

• He crawled backwards like a doodlebug

• He liked drawing doodles

• Doodle wanted a funny nickname

• His parents suggested it

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the name 'Doodle' show about how people saw him?

• They thought he was clever

• They thought he was odd or weak

• They thought he was dangerous

• They thought he was athletic

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following best shows that Doodle has a sensitive personality?

• He laughs when Brother plays tricks

• He cries when he sees the beauty of Old Woman Swamp

• He wants to keep up with Brother in running

• He enjoys making up funny lies

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of the following is the best example of Brother being both caring and unkind?

• Carrying Doodle around in a go-cart but resenting it

• Teaching Doodle to walk out of kindness

• Playing outside while Doodle stays indoors

• Sharing stories about flying people

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which activity does Doodle enjoy most with Brother?

• Playing in Old Woman Swamp

• Making a boat

• Watching TV together

• Playing baseball with neighbors

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which BEST explains why Brother teaches Doodle to walk?

• He truly wants Doodle to be free

• He does not want to feel embarrassed by him

• He wants to impress his parents

• He wants Doodle to go to school

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7