Worksheets"The Scarlet Ibis" Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The storm that brings in the scarlet ibis represents
a)
increasing conflict to come later in the story.
b)
the bad weather in North Carolina, where the story takes place.
c)
that hurricane season is quickly approaching.
d)
how exotic birds often flock according to the seasons.
2.
The narrator's desire to help Doodle walk are driven by all of the following EXCEPT
a)
insecurity.
b)
pride.
c)
safety.
d)
family.
3.
What do the graveyard flowers at the beginning of the story communicate?
a)
The cemetery hired a new florist.
b)
There will most likely be a death.
c)
It is the best time of the year to plant a garden.
d)
The narrator loved to grow things.
4.
The quote, "Such a name sounds good only on a tombstone" is an example of
a)
Mood
b)
Suspense
c)
Internal Conflict
d)
Foreshadowing
5.
Why did the narrator cry at Doodle's birthday, when Doodle showed everyone how he could walk?
a)
He was overcome with joy, like the rest of his family.
b)
He had a rough day at school that morning.
c)
He was jealous that Doodle was getting more attention than he was.
d)
He felt guilty for teaching Doodle to walk for his own personal gain.
6.
Doodle gets his nickname because
a)
William Armstrong did not fit his personality.
b)
he crawled backwards like a doodle bug.
c)
both are correct.
d)
neither are correct.
7.
When Doodle is born, the brother's reaction to his new sibling is that of
a)
terror and fear.
b)
joy and excitement.
c)
worry and anxiety.
d)
disappointment and sorrow.
8.
Doodle and his big brother spend most of their time together
a)
watching movies and playing video games.
b)
helping their father build and work on the farm.
c)
daydreaming and imaging their future by the swamp.
d)
testing their athleticism by racing each other for sport.
9.
Doodle's go cart (wagon) symbolizes everything EXCEPT
a)
his disability.
b)
the burden his brother deals with.
c)
his family's ability to adapt to his situation.
d)
his freedom and independence.
10.
Aunt Nicey is a woman who
a)
has a lot of faith and hope.
b)
does not think disabled children are worth the time of day.
c)
abandoned her religion after Doodle was born.
d)
convinced the rest of the family that Doodle would eventually die.
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