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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose house does Edward walk to in the beginning of Chapter 22?
(a) Nellie's house.
(b) Bull and Lucy's house.
(c) Peter's house.
(d) Abilene's house.

2. What does Bryce say he and Edward are in, in Chapter 21?
(a) Deep trouble.
(b) Trading business.
(c) Banking business.
(d) Show business.

3. What does Edward wish to say to Bryce as he departs the shop in Chapter 24?
(a) Please go.
(b) I miss Abilene.
(c) Don't go.
(d) I love you.

4. For almost how many years does Edward spend roaming with Bull and Lucy?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

5. What does Bryce do to attempt to appease Neal in Chapter 21?
(a) He pays extra money.
(b) He performs a tap dance.
(c) He makes Edward dance.
(d) He sends for his father.

6. Where does Jack say his children are in Chapter 14?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Arkansas.
(d) Texas.

7. What is the name of the diner where Bryce takes Edward in Chapter 21?
(a) June's Diner.
(b) Ray's Diner.
(c) Jack's Diner.
(d) Neal's Diner.

8. What does Bryce say are magic to Sarah Ruth in Chapter 18?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Falling stars.
(c) Rainbows.
(d) Four-leaf clovers.

9. What does the old woman's basket smell of when she puts Edward in it in Chapter 15?
(a) Chicken droppings.
(b) Potatoes and celery.
(c) Garlic and onions.
(d) Weeds and fish.

10. What does Sarah Ruth play with during the day while Edward sits with her in Chapter 18?
(a) Stick men.
(b) Baby dolls.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Buttons.

11. What color are the pants that Bull makes for Edward?
(a) Black.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

12. What does Bull say is "the irony of our constant movement" in Chapter 13 (95)?
(a) "We are damaged souls."
(b) "We are looking for a home."
(c) "We are running away."
(d) "We are going nowhere."

13. Who rushes at Edward from the door of the house in Chapter 22?
(a) Anna.
(b) Jessica.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Abilene.

14. What does Bull use to make a shirt for Edward?
(a) A girl's bonnet.
(b) His stocking cap.
(c) A handkerchief.
(d) A piece of his jacket.

15. What is Bryce holding in his hand when he enters Lucius's shop in Chapter 24?
(a) Edward's pocket watch.
(b) Edward's dress.
(c) His dog-whistle.
(d) His harmonica.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described in Chapter 17 as "the saddest sound that Edward had ever heard" (126)?

2. About how old is Sarah Ruth when she is given Edward?

3. How do Edward's feelings about Lucy change in Chapter 13?

4. What part of Edward does Sarah Ruth suck on in Chapter 18?

5. What aromas does the narrator describe in the diner in Chapter 21?

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