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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how tall is Edward?
(a) 2 feet.
(b) 3 feet.
(c) 4 feet.
(d) 1 foot.

2. How is Edward's pocket watch lost in Chapter 2?
(a) It is vacuumed by the maid.
(b) It is stolen by the maid.
(c) It is dropped into the toilet.
(d) It is sold by Abilene's father.

3. What is the "first genuine and true emotion" that Edward experiences in Chapter 6 (49)?
(a) Fear.
(b) Love.
(c) Regret.
(d) Joy.

4. What does Ernest call himself in Chapter 11?
(a) King of the world.
(b) King of the rails.
(c) King of the road.
(d) King of the trees.

5. Where are Abilene and her parents planning to go on a ship in Chapter 3?
(a) Paris.
(b) Amsterdam.
(c) London.
(d) Oslo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action do the people who rescue Edward do on the boat that he appreciates in Chapter 7?

2. How is Lolly's voice described in Chapter 10?

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

4. After how many days and nights at the dump does Edward begin to give into despair?

5. What is the pattern on Edward's everyday shirt that Nellie sews for him in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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