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The Scarlet Ibis

by James Hurst

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Brother in The Scarlet Ibis Quiz

In James Hurst's symbolic short story, the narrator, called "Brother," recounts a tale about his younger brother Doodle. Take the Brother in "The Scarlet Ibis" quiz from eNotes to find out how much you know about him! Contains ten questions on this character.

  1. True or False; Brother is never cruel to Doodle or ashamed of him

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  2. What does Brother teach Doodle to do?

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  3. Why does Brother want to teach Doodle to walk?

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  4. To what does Brother compare his dead brother?

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  5. What is Brother' real name?

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  6. How old is Brother when Doodle is born?

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  7. True or False: Brother refuses to see his role in Doodle's death

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  8. How does Brother get Doodle around?

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  9. What does Brother do that indirectly causes his brother's death?

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  10. True or False: Brother is the narrator

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