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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What season does Edward prefer the most?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What magical word did the witch say to transform the princess in Pellegrina's story in Chapter 4?

2. How old was Raymond when he died?

3. How old is Abilene?

4. What does the old fisherman hold in his mouth as he walks home with Edward in Chapter 8?

5. Which of the boys removes Edward's underwear in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Lawrence described? What does he do?

2. Where does Edward live in the beginning of the novel? How is this setting described?

3. Describe Edward Tulane. What does he look like in the beginning of the novel?

4. Who is Ernest? How is he described?

5. What does the witch do in in Pellagrina's story in Chapter 4? Why?

6. What does Pellagrina say to Edward when tucking him into bed in Chapter 4? Why?

7. Who are Lawrence and Nellie's children and how are they described?

8. Who is the main character in Pellagrina's story in Chapter 4? How is this character described?

9. How is Edward rescued from the sea in Chapter 7?

10. What items does Nellie make for Edward?

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