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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Edward think of when Pellagrina comes into his mind in Chapter 9?
(a) The sun and the moon.
(b) Princesses and queens.
(c) Warthogs and witches.
(d) Stars and clouts.

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

3. How does Edward describe the people who have pulled him to shore in Chapter 7?
(a) A young man and an old woman.
(b) An old man and an old woman.
(c) A young man and an old man.
(d) A young man and a young woman.

4. After how many days and nights at the dump does Edward begin to give into despair?
(a) Almost 50.
(b) Almost 30.
(c) Almost 40.
(d) Almost 20.

5. What word does Edward find to be derogatory in the extreme?
(a) Fluffy.
(b) Rabbit.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Doll.

6. What does the old fisherman point out, stating that one can never be lost based on it, in Chapter 8?
(a) The mountains.
(b) The moon.
(c) The North Star.
(d) The sun.

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

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. Why does Lolly take Edward to the dump in Chapter 10?
(a) Because he is dirty and covered in bed lice.
(b) Because of townspeople talking about her parents.
(c) Because of her fear of dolls.
(d) Because she believes that he is inhabited by a ghost.

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

11. What is the pattern on Edward's everyday shirt that Nellie sews for him in Chapter 9?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Plaid.
(c) Paisley.
(d) Polka dots.

12. What did the cook do with the ring when she discovered it in Pellegrina's story in Chapter 4?
(a) She gave it to the princess.
(b) She gave it to the witch.
(c) She put it on her finger.
(d) She gave it to the queen.

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

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

15. On what day of the week does Abilene depart on the ship with her parents in Chapter 5?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Wednesday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Monday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Bull give to Edward?

2. What name does Nellie christen Edward with when he is given to her?

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

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

5. What keeps Edward going during his days at the dump in Chapter 11?

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