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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. From what did Raymond die?
(a) Leukemia.
(b) Murder.
(c) Stroke.
(d) Pneumonia.

2. How old is Abilene?
(a) 7.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

3. What color is Lolly's lipstick described as in Chapter 10 (77)?
(a) "A bright and bloody red."
(b) "A soft and gentle rose."
(c) "A cotton-candy pink."
(d) "A tangy, citrus orange."

4. Where are Abilene and her parents planning to go on a ship in Chapter 3?
(a) Paris.
(b) Amsterdam.
(c) Oslo.
(d) London.

5. How old was Raymond when he died?
(a) 7.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 9.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what is the princess's beauty compared in Pellagrina's story in Chapter 4?

2. How is Edward saved from the sea in Chapter 7?

3. How is Pellagrina related to Abilene?

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

5. What season does Edward prefer the most?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Lolly and how is this character described?

3. What items does Nellie make for Edward?

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

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

6. How is Edward moved from the sea bottom in Chapter 7?

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

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

9. What does Lolly do with Edward? Why?

10. How are Bull and Lucy described? Where does Edward encounter them?

(see the answer keys)

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