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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Pellagrina related to Abilene?
(a) She is Abilene's aunt.
(b) She is Abilene's mother.
(c) She is Abilene's grandmother.
(d) She is Abilene's sister.

2. On what day of Edward's ordeal does a storm come in Chapter 7?
(a) The 23rd day.
(b) The 297th day.
(c) The 356th day.
(d) The 114th day.

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

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

5. What was the princess transformed into in Pellegrina's story in Chapter 4?
(a) A snake.
(b) A lizard.
(c) A dog.
(d) A warthog.

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 does Nellie lean Edward against while she works in the kitchen in Chapter 9?

4. Who returns Edward's pocket watch to him in Chapter 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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