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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The narrator states in Chapter 13 that Bull always positions Edward so that he is looking in what direction as they travel?
2. How many pieces does Lucius say Edward's head was broken into before being mended in Chapter 23?
3. What part of Edward does Sarah Ruth suck on in Chapter 18?
4. Where are Bull, Lucy, and Edward when Bull and Lucy are attacked while they sleep in Chapter 14?
5. What does Bryce set out for people to put money in when he performs with Edward in Chapter 20?
Short Essay Questions
1. What do the hobos whisper to Edward? Why?
2. How does Edward become separated from Bull and Lucy?
3. How does Edward's identity change while in Sarah Ruth's care?
4. How is Bryce and Sarah Ruth's father described?
5. From what affliction does Sarah Ruth suffer? How does it affect her?
6. Who is Sarah Ruth and how does Edward feel about this character?
7. Where does Bryce go to eat in Chapter 21? What does he order?
8. How and why does Bryce manage to make Edward dance?
9. Where is Edward in his dream in Chapter 22?
10. How does Bryce rescue Edward? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and analyze the character of Edward Tulane. What does Edward look like? What attire does he wear at different points in the story? How does Edward's identity change along his journey? How does Edward's outlook on life change?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the narrative style of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. From what perspective is the story related? In what tense is the story related? What is the significance of these choices of the author's?
Essay Topic 3
Describe and discuss the different settings in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. Where does the story begin? Where does it end? In what time period does it take place?
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