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"The Scarlet Ibis" Reading Check 1

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What did Doodle do that showed Brother he was "all there"?

a)

Doodle cried when he saw the sunset.

b)

Doodle looked straight at him and smiled.

c)

Doodle asked to go outside.

d)

Doodle learned to read and write.

2.

How did Doodle get his nickname?

a)

He crawled backwards like a doodlebug.

b)

He always laughed when he heard the word "doodle."

c)

He found a doodlebug in his hat.

d)

He loved to draw little doodles all the time.

3.

Where do Brother and Doodle spend most of their time?

a)

The loft in the barn

b)

Their backyard treehouse

c)

Old Woman Swamp

d)

The Town Square

4.

Why did brother set out to teach Doodle to walk?

a)

He wanted to be a good role model.

b)

He always enjoyed spending time with Doodle.

c)

He promised Aunt Nicey he would make more of an effort.

d)

He was embarrassed of having a brother that couldn't walk.

5.

What was the one thing Doodle could beat his brother at?

a)

lying

b)

bird watching

c)

drawing

d)

writing

6.

Which of the following happens towards the end of the story?

a)

Doodle slips off a rope-bridge.

b)

Doodle trips running home in the rain.

c)

Doodle gets hit by a car.

d)

Doodle dies peacefully in his sleep.

7.

Which of the following interrupted the family's dinner?

a)

The thunderstorm caused an abrupt power outage.

b)

Aunt Nicey insisted on praying with the family.

c)

Doodle's doctor called with new information.

d)

An injured scarlet ibis croaked loudly from the tree.

8.

What was Doodle's real name?

a)

William Armstrong

b)

Chris Brown

c)

George Washington

d)

Doodle Dan