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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pellegrina whisper to Edward when tucking him in, in Chapter 4 (15)?
(a) "You disappoint me."
(b) "Wait for me."
(c) "Take care of Abilene."
(d) "I love you."

2. What does Bull say he and his dog are in Chapter 12?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Lost.
(c) Angry.
(d) Thieves.

3. What word does Edward find to be derogatory in the extreme?
(a) Fluffy.
(b) Bunny.
(c) Doll.
(d) Rabbit.

4. From what material is Edward almost-entirely made?
(a) China.
(b) Wood.
(c) Glass.
(d) Clay.

5. What is the name of the old fisherman in Chapter 8?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) Jack.
(c) Henry.
(d) Roger.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the week does Abilene depart on the ship with her parents in Chapter 5?

2. From what did Raymond die?

3. What does the old fisherman point out, stating that one can never be lost based on it, in Chapter 8?

4. On what birthday did Abilene get Edward as a gift?

5. How is Lolly described in the opening of Chapter 10 (75)?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Edward's pocket watch become lost in the flashback in Chapter 2?

2. How and why is Edward thrown from the ship in Chapter 5?

3. Where is Abilene's family planning to travel in Chapter 3? How will they travel?

4. Describe Edward Tulane. What does he look like in the beginning of the novel?

5. Who is Nellie? How is this character described?

6. Who is Lolly and how is this character described?

7. What does Edward see as he falls from the ship in Chapters 5 and 6?

8. Who are Lawrence and Nellie's children and how are they described?

9. How does the theme of vanity apply in Chapters 1-3?

10. How are Bull and Lucy described? Where does Edward encounter them?

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