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

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

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

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

5. What name does Nellie christen Edward with when he is given to her?
(a) Roger.
(b) Malone.
(c) Edgar.
(d) Susanna.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Abilene's mother outraged that Rosie has done in Chapter 2?

2. How does Lolly pick up Edward when she first sees him in Chapter 10?

3. Why does Lolly take Edward to the dump in Chapter 10?

4. How is Pellagrina related to Abilene?

5. What does Bull say he and his dog are in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Edward's pocket watch become lost in the flashback in Chapter 2?

2. What does Edward see as he falls from the ship in Chapters 5 and 6?

3. Who is Ernest? How is he described?

4. How is Abilene Tulane described? How old is she when her character is introduced?

5. How does the theme of vanity apply in Chapters 1-3?

6. Who is Pellagrina and how is this character described?

7. What items does Nellie make for Edward?

8. How is the theme of revenge explored in Chapter 11?

9. How long does Edward spend at the dump? How is this time described?

10. Who is Nellie? How is this character described?

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