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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what did Raymond die?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Leukemia.
(d) Murder.

2. What is Lolly's' profession?
(a) She is a schoolteacher.
(b) She is a secretary.
(c) She is a librarian.
(d) She is a maid.

3. What does Edward see Abilene holding as he falls in Chapter 6?
(a) His hat.
(b) His mittens.
(c) Her mother's hand.
(d) His pocket watch.

4. How does the old fisherman carry Edward home in Chapter 8?
(a) On his shoulder.
(b) In his knapsack.
(c) Under his arm.
(d) In a basket.

5. What does Nellie lean Edward against while she works in the kitchen in Chapter 9?
(a) The ironing board.
(b) The oven.
(c) The flour canister.
(d) The refrigerator.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pellegrina whisper to Edward when tucking him in, in Chapter 4 (15)?

2. Whom does Edward feel in some way is responsible for his fate at the bottom of the sea in Chapter 7?

3. What is the name of the old fisherman in Chapter 8?

4. What does the old fisherman hold in his mouth as he walks home with Edward in Chapter 8?

5. In what month does Abilene depart on the ship with her parents in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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