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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does the old fisherman carry Edward home in Chapter 8?

4. What part of Edward's body gives him some concern?

5. Who returns Edward's pocket watch to him in Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Edward think about being renamed Susanna?

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

4. Where is Abilene's family planning to travel in Chapter 3? How will they travel?

5. What items does Nellie make for Edward?

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

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

8. What happened in the instance when the neighbor's dog got into the house with Edward?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the following in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane: the pocket watch, the stars, and the ocean. What does each represent? How do these symbols connect with the novel's themes? What do they mean to you personally?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the characters of Lawrence and Nellie in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. How does Edward come into contact with these characters? How would you describe their treatment of Edward? Why is Edward separated from the couple?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Sarah Ruth in The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. How old is Sarah Ruth? From what affliction does she suffer? How does Edward feel about Sarah Ruth?

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