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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Abilene's mother outraged that Rosie has done in Chapter 2?
(a) He has broken her best dinnerware.
(b) He has knocked over a can of paint.
(c) He has broken the screen door.
(d) He has peed on the tablecloth.

2. What does the old fisherman hold in his mouth as he walks home with Edward in Chapter 8?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A twig.
(c) A pipe.
(d) A cigar.

3. The narrator states in Chapter 13 that Bull always positions Edward so that he is looking in what direction as they travel?
(a) In front of him.
(b) To his right side.
(c) To his left side.
(d) Behind him.

4. What is the only thing that Edward is wearing as he falls in Chapter 6?
(a) His shoes.
(b) His hat.
(c) His jacket.
(d) His gloves.

5. How do Edward's feelings about Lucy change in Chapter 13?
(a) He comes to detest her.
(b) He comes to like her.
(c) He comes to pity her.
(d) He comes to envy her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old woman poke Edward with when she discovers him in Chapter 15?

2. What does Bull say is "the irony of our constant movement" in Chapter 13 (95)?

3. What is the name of the ship that Abilene and her parents are to voyage on in Chapter 3?

4. What is Ralph's profession?

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

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