Choose the correct response for the question about the short story you read.
The narrator of "The Scarlet Ibis" was uncomfortable about teaching Doodle to walk because*
he hurt him in the process.
he hadn't asked his parents' permission.
he was embarrassed by Doodle's disability.
he only did it because of a dare from his friends.
he was embarrassed by Doodle's disability.
The correct response is:
he was embarrassed by Doodle's disability.
The correct response for the question about the short story "The Scarlet Ibis" is:
The narrator was uncomfortable about teaching Doodle to walk because he was embarrassed by Doodle's disability.
To arrive at this answer, you need to analyze the information provided in the story. Key details to consider include the narrator's feelings towards Doodle's physical condition and his motivations behind teaching Doodle to walk. The story establishes that the narrator is ashamed of having a younger brother who cannot walk and feels embarrassed by his disability. This is supported by various instances in the story, such as the narrator's reluctance to be seen with Doodle and his frustration at Doodle's inability to keep up physically.