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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. What has happened to Edward's ears in Chapter 19?

2. Why does Neal come to confront Bryce in Chapter 21?

3. What is the name of the diner where Bryce takes Edward in Chapter 21?

4. How does Edward become separated from Bull and Lucy in Chapter 14?

5. What part of Edward does Sarah Ruth suck on in Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Bryce go to eat in Chapter 21? What does he order?

2. How is Bryce and Sarah Ruth's father described?

3. Where is Edward in his dream in Chapter 22?

4. Why does Bryce leave his home with Edward in Chapter 19? Where does he go?

5. What does the old woman do with Edward in Chapter 15? Why?

6. How does Bryce attempt to make money with Edward in Chapter 20? Is he successful?

7. What do the hobos whisper to Edward? Why?

8. Who is Lucius Clarke and what are Edward's perceptions of this character?

9. Who is Sarah Ruth and how does Edward feel about this character?

10. Whom does Edward encounter in his dream in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of redemption in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. What does redemption mean? How does redemption apply to Edward? How it this theme explored through character, symbolism, and setting?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Lolly in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. How does Edward feel about Lolly when he encounters her? Why? How is this character described? What actions of Lolly's contribute to the plot development of the novel?

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