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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 witch.
(b) She gave it to the queen.
(c) She put it on her finger.
(d) She gave it to the princess.

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

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

4. What is the name of the old fisherman in Chapter 8?
(a) Lawrence.
(b) Henry.
(c) Roger.
(d) Jack.

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

6. What does Edward see Abilene holding as he falls in Chapter 6?
(a) His mittens.
(b) His pocket watch.
(c) His hat.
(d) Her mother's hand.

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

8. What song does Nellie sing to Edward each night in Chapter 9?
(a) "Hush, Little Baby."
(b) "Cradle Song."
(c) "Frere Jacques."
(d) "Mary Had a Little Lamb."

9. 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 cigar.
(d) A pipe.

10. How is Lolly's voice described in Chapter 10?
(a) Loud.
(b) Soft.
(c) High-pitched.
(d) Willowy.

11. How old was Raymond when he died?
(a) 9.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

13. Which of the boys removes Edward's underwear in Chapter 5?
(a) Martin.
(b) Amos.
(c) Jack.
(d) Roger.

14. On what street does Edward live with Abilene?
(a) Anderson Street.
(b) Egypt Street.
(c) Willow Street.
(d) Smith Street.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Edward spend dinnertime during Lolly's visit in Chapter 10?

2. To what is the princess's beauty compared in Pellagrina's story in Chapter 4?

3. What word does Edward find to be derogatory in the extreme?

4. What is Nellie's response when Lolly asks why she has the old highchair out in Chapter 10?

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

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