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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What did the princess do with the engagement ring given to her in Pellegrina's story in Chapter 4?
(a) She sold it.
(b) She gave it back to him.
(c) She swallowed it.
(d) She threw it in a lake.

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

7. What kind of dog is Rosie?
(a) A rottweiler.
(b) A husky.
(c) A German shepherd.
(d) A boxer.

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

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

10. What action do the people who rescue Edward do on the boat that he appreciates in Chapter 7?
(a) They sit him upright so that he can see the sea.
(b) They allow him to hold one of the oars.
(c) They tell him about their children.
(d) They give him the name Malone.

11. 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 sold by Abilene's father.
(d) It is dropped into the toilet.

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

13. What does the old fisherman hold in his mouth as he walks home with Edward in Chapter 8?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A twig.
(d) A pipe.

14. What part of Edward's body does Nellie remake in Chapter 9?
(a) His torso.
(b) His feet.
(c) His ears.
(d) His head.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Edward feel in some way is responsible for his fate at the bottom of the sea in Chapter 7?

2. Who does Abilene tackle on the ship after he has possession of Edward in Chapter 5?

3. What color is Lolly's lipstick described as in Chapter 10 (77)?

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

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

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