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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. Where do Bull, his dog, and Edward sleep at night, according to the narrator in Chapter 13?
(a) In a wooden cabin.
(b) On a cot.
(c) On the ground.
(d) In a train car.

2. What aromas does the narrator describe in the diner in Chapter 21?
(a) Grilled steak, fries, and butter.
(b) Onion soup and loaves of fresh bread.
(c) Moth balls and old clothing.
(d) Fried chicken, toast, and coffee.

3. How many pieces does Lucius say Edward's head was broken into before being mended in Chapter 23?
(a) 42.
(b) 21.
(c) 12.
(d) 19.

4. What instrument does Bryce play when he comes to get Edward at night in Chapter 16?
(a) A harmonica.
(b) A guitar.
(c) A flute.
(d) A banjo.

5. What does Edward believe he is in Chapter 21?
(a) Faithful.
(b) Entranced.
(c) Broken.
(d) Gregarious.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Sarah Ruth play with during the day while Edward sits with her in Chapter 18?

4. Why does Neal come to confront Bryce in Chapter 21?

5. What does Edward wish to say to Bryce as he departs the shop in Chapter 24?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Bryce attempt to make money with Edward in Chapter 20? Is he successful?

2. What do the hobos whisper to Edward? Why?

3. Where is Edward in his dream in Chapter 22?

4. How does Bryce rescue Edward? Why?

5. Where does Bryce go to eat in Chapter 21? What does he order?

6. How does Edward become separated from Bull and Lucy?

7. How is Bryce's home described?

8. How is Bryce and Sarah Ruth's father described?

9. What causes the conflict between Bryce and the cook in Chapter 21?

10. When and under what circumstances does Sarah Ruth die?

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