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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What magical word did the witch say to transform the princess in Pellegrina's story in Chapter 4?
(a) Farthfigery.
(b) Zippozoom.
(c) Razmataz.
(d) Abracadabra.

2. What keeps Edward going during his days at the dump in Chapter 11?
(a) The desire to enact revenge on Nellie.
(b) The desire to enact revenge on Pellegrina.
(c) The desire to enact revenge on Abilene.
(d) The desire to enact revenge on Lolly.

3. What does Pellegrina whisper to Edward when tucking him in, in Chapter 4 (15)?
(a) "Wait for me."
(b) "You disappoint me."
(c) "I love you."
(d) "Take care of Abilene."

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

5. What does Edward conclude to be the reason that Pellagrina was disappointed in him in Chapter 11?
(a) Because he did not love Abilene enough.
(b) Because he did not have finer clothing.
(c) Because he was not really made of china.
(d) Because he loved her husband.

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

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

8. What does Edward do when Pellagrina looks at him like a hawk at the dinner table in Chapter 3?
(a) He coughs.
(b) He shivers.
(c) He nods his head.
(d) He speaks.

9. What name does Nellie christen Edward with when he is given to her?
(a) Roger.
(b) Malone.
(c) Susanna.
(d) Edgar.

10. Where does Edward spend dinnertime during Lolly's visit in Chapter 10?
(a) On the couch.
(b) On the refrigerator.
(c) On the shelf.
(d) At the table.

11. What does Bull say he and his dog are in Chapter 12?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Thieves.
(c) Lost.
(d) Angry.

12. What is Ralph's profession?
(a) He is a banker.
(b) He is a schoolteacher.
(c) He is a preacher.
(d) He is in the army.

13. How old is Abilene?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 10.

14. After how many days at the dump does Edward's salvation arrive in Chapter 11?
(a) 153.
(b) 180.
(c) 252.
(d) 352.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of Edward's body does Nellie remake in Chapter 9?

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

3. What part of Edward's body gives him some concern?

4. What season does Edward prefer the most?

5. About how tall is Edward?

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