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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Sarah Ruth call Edward that no one has ever called him before in Chapter 17?
(a) Rabbit.
(b) Doll.
(c) Bunny.
(d) Baby.

4. Who licks away Edward's tears in Chapter 22?
(a) Anna.
(b) Checkers.
(c) Sarah Ruth.
(d) Lucy.

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

6. Why does Neal come to confront Bryce in Chapter 21?
(a) Because Bryce does not have enough money to pay for his food.
(b) Because Bryce tried to run from the store, stealing.
(c) Because Bryce called the cops on the owner.
(d) Because Bryce slapped another customer in the face.

7. What name does the old woman give to Edward in Chapter 15?
(a) Clyde.
(b) Jack.
(c) Malone.
(d) Randall.

8. Where does Bryce say he is taking Edward at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Nashville.
(d) Chicago.

9. What does Neal slam down on the counter when he confronts Bryce in Chapter 21?
(a) A paddle.
(b) A rolling pin.
(c) A gun.
(d) A spatula.

10. How do Edward's feelings about Lucy change in Chapter 13?
(a) He comes to detest her.
(b) He comes to pity her.
(c) He comes to like her.
(d) He comes to envy her.

11. What does Bryce set out for people to put money in when he performs with Edward in Chapter 20?
(a) Sarah Ruth's button box.
(b) Bryce's hat.
(c) Bryce's father's guitar box.
(d) Bryce's mother's suitcase.

12. What does Bryce say his mother used to do with Sarah Ruth that she loved in Chapter 18?
(a) Dance.
(b) Draw.
(c) Play piano.
(d) Bake.

13. Where does Edward ride while traveling with Bull and his dog?
(a) On Bull's head.
(b) In Bull's bedroll.
(c) On Bull's shoulder.
(d) Under Bull's arm.

14. About how old is Sarah Ruth when she is given Edward?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

15. What does Edward first mistake Bryce's house for in Chapter 17?
(a) A college.
(b) A chicken coop.
(c) A bank.
(d) A castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bryce bring home to Sarah Ruth when he comes back from work in Chapter 18?

2. What does Edward wish he had in Chapter 16?

3. What does the old woman's basket smell of when she puts Edward in it in Chapter 15?

4. What does Bull use to make pants for Edward?

5. What bird sings at night "the saddest sound Edward had ever heard" in Chapter 16 (119)?

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