illustration of a scarlet ibis cradling a boy's body

The Scarlet Ibis

by James Hurst

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The Scarlet Ibis Overview Quiz

"Pride is a wonderful thing, terrible thing." Think you know the details of James Hurst's short story about two brothers? Take the Scarlet Ibis Quiz from eNotes to find out! Contains five questions about this classic, symbolic tale of familial love and tragedy. 

  1. Who is the only person who expected Doodle to live?

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  2. What is a "scarlet ibis"?

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  3. Who tells the story?

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  4. When does the story take place?

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  5. What does Brother force Doodle to touch?

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