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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lolly pick up Edward when she first sees him in Chapter 10?
(a) By his arm.
(b) By his tail.
(c) By his foot.
(d) By his ears.

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

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

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

5. To what is the princess's beauty compared in Pellagrina's story in Chapter 4?
(a) The sun.
(b) The stars.
(c) A rose.
(d) The moon.

6. On what birthday did Abilene get Edward as a gift?
(a) Her tenth birthday.
(b) Her twelfth birthday.
(c) Her seventh birthday.
(d) Her ninth birthday.

7. Whom does Edward feel in some way is responsible for his fate at the bottom of the sea in Chapter 7?
(a) Jack.
(b) Lawrenc.
(c) Pellegrina.
(d) Abilene.

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

9. What does the old fisherman point out each night when he and Nellie go outside after dinner?
(a) Different constellations.
(b) Different animals.
(c) Different types of birds.
(d) Different types of trees.

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

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

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

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

14. What part of Edward's body gives him some concern?
(a) His ears.
(b) His whiskers.
(c) His belly.
(d) His tail.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Pellagrina related to Abilene?

3. What season does Edward prefer the most?

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

5. What is the "first genuine and true emotion" that Edward experiences in Chapter 6 (49)?

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