What inference can you make about why the narrator thinks it is important for Doodle to walk?

He is embarrassed by Doodle's disability.

The coffin at the beginning of the story symbolizes

the likelihood that Doodle will not live long

Which of the following lines explains the narrators primary conflict?

"I was ashamed of having a crippled brother."

In the late summer, the narrator makes Doodle work especially hard because

he wants Doodle to be ready for school

Identify one possible theme of the story

We need to appreciate people for who they are

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"The Scarlet Ibis"

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Quick quiz on elements of diction, point of view and theme in the short story.

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1
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Scarlet Ibis is a symbol for Doodle?
out of place
rare and unique
fragile and sick
loving and affectionate
2
Who is the protagonist in the story?
Aunt Nicey
The scarlet ibis
Doodle
The narrator
3
One topic the story deals with is
War
Pride
Marriage
Time
4
Which of the following statements is NOT true about theme?
It is only 1-2 words
It does not have "don't or "you" in it.
It is a life lesson that applies to all of us.
It is one complete sentence.
5
What inference can you make about why the narrator thinks it is important for Doodle to walk?
He hopes that Doodle will depend on him less.
He wants Doodle to do more things with him.
He believes that Doodle deserves a normal life.
He is embarrassed by Doodle's disability.
6
What is the point of view where the narrator tells us what ALL the characters think
second person
third person omniscient
first person
third person limited
7
The brother's pride is an example of what type of conflict?
man vs nature
Man vs man
man vs society
man vs self
8
The scarlet ibis is a symbol for
beauty
the brother
death
Doodle
9
What point of view do we have to ask if the narrator is reliable--telling the truth?
third person omniscient
first person
third person limited
third person
10
What can Doodle do better than his brother?
pull the cart
lie
crawl forward
run
11
The narrator of the story is a _____________ character.
Static
Dynamic
12
In the beginning of the story, words like "grave," "empty," "dead," and "rank," help create the
conflict
setting
mood
tone
13
Who is the narrator of the story?
Doodle's older brother
Doodle
Aunt Nicey
mama
14
The author foreshadows Doodle's death when
Doodle is pulled in the cart
Doodle cries at Old Woman Swamp
Doodle touches his own coffin
Doodle learns to walk
15
"The Scarlet Ibis" is written in which point of view
Second person
Third person limited
First person
Third person omniscient
16
The coffin at the beginning of the story symbolizes
the father and mother's love for Doodle
the narrator's embarrassment of Doodle
the likelihood that Doodle will not live long
Doodle's ability to rise above difficulties.
17
Which of the following lines explains the narrators primary conflict?
"I would teach Doodle to run, to swim, to climb trees..."
"Nobody expects much from someone called Doodle."
"I was ashamed of having a crippled brother."
"How many miles had it traveled to die like this"
18
In the late summer, the narrator makes Doodle work especially hard because
he believes that they need to rush because the ibis is bad
he wants Doodle to be ready for school
he thinks the weather is perfect for their efforts
he believes that Doodle has been resting too much
19
Foreshadowing is
when the author looks back at the past
clues to the future
20
Identify one possible theme of the story
The narrator is cruel and mean to his brother
Don't force people to do things.
We need to appreciate people for who they are
You need to try your best at everything

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